Minor struck by gunfire on North 10th Street, according to St. Joseph Police

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- The St. Joseph Police Department confirmed a male minor is being treated for gunshot wounds after he was struck by a bullet at the 3100 block of North 10th Street in St. Joseph Monday night. 

The department said it received calls of shots fired at 6:01 p.m.

SJPD sent out a Nixle alert around 6:20 p.m., advising residents and drivers to avoid the area. 

A KQ2 reporter on scene observed eight police cars in the area, as well as crime tape.

St. Joseph Police said they do not have any suspect information or a suspect in custody.

The department also said it cannot give any more information at this time, as this is an ongoing investigation. There is no threat to the community, according to SJPD.

KQ2 will provide updates as they become available.