One man injured, one in custody in Monett

Monett Police officers responded to reports of an assault in the 500 block of Pearl Street at 3:51 a.m. Friday, October 30.

The reporting party contacted Barry County Emergency Services E-911 to report that a friend had been shot.

Officers at the scene and located an 18-year-old white male adult from Monett who had been shot inside
the residence.

A second male, 22-year-old Angel Sandoval of Monett, was arrested for the shooting and taken into custody without further incident.

At this time, the Monett Police Department is seeking charges of Assault 1st Degree/Armed Criminal Action.

No other injuries were reported.

The Monett Fire Department, Barry-Lawrence Ambulance District and Barry County Sheriff's Office assisted with the call.

This is an ongoing investigation.