Monett man arrested after shooting

A man from Monett was arrested after he allegedly shot another man. Read the full press release from Monett Police below:

On November 2, 2019 around 2:36 PM, Monett Police Department, Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, Monett Fire Department, and Barry-Lawrence County Ambulance were dispatched to a shots fired call in the northeast portion of Monett in a trailer park located on Lawrence 1093.

Monett Police Officers located a 30-year-old male of Monett, Billy Williams, who resides in the park, with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg. Monett Police Officers and Detectives continue to investigate a possible motive, but the men were familiar with each other. The victim was treated and released from a hospital.

With the help of the victim and witnesses at the scene the suspect was quickly apprehend nearby by Monett Police Officers and Lawrence County Sheriff Deputies.

The suspect remains in custody so there is no further threat to the public. The suspect is a 54-year-old male of Monett, Chris Pendleton. Charges are being sought through the Lawrence County Prosecuting Attorney Office.