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NEWS RELEASE
Date: 1-2-2026 Media Relations Office
For Immediate Release 573-335-6621 / F: 573-339-6362
Ptlm. Bobby Newton (x1393)
Rnewton@cityofcape.org
Shots Fired 500-Block S. Frederick
On December 31, 2025, at about 11:58 p.m. an officer was parked near the 500-Block
of S. Sprigg when he heard several gunshots coming from the 500-Block of S.
Frederick. The officer began driving to that location to investigate while simultaneously
receiving an alert from ShotSpotter advising shots had been fired in the 500-Block of S.
Frederick.
Officers arrived on scene and made contact with occupants of a vehicle. While
speaking with the occupants, another subject later identified as Dejuan McClung (39) of
Cape Girardeau approached the officers. The officers informed McClung to stay back
while they were investigating.
During that time, officers heard a large amount of gun fire to the south of their location.
After the shots stopped, McClung stated, "now look, the same thing, you want to know, I
was shooting." McClung was detained and during a search of his person, officers
located a plastic bag containing approximately one gram of suspected cocaine. Officers
also located spent shell casings near the residence McClung was exiting when officers
arrived.
McClung was taken into custody and formally charged through the Cape Girardeau
County Prosecutors Office with Class D felony of possession of a cotrolled substance
and Class A misdemeanor of unlawful discharge of a firearm. McClung was issued a
$15,000 cash/surety bond.
No reports of injuries or property damage were reported.
An offense charge is merely an accusation; the defendant is presumed innocent until
proven guilty.
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