Arrest made after weekend shooting in Vernon County

A Nevada, man is in custody after a shooting incident that took place Friday night. According to Officials with the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to a report of a possible shooting that took place at East Stockade Rd. Sheriff Jason Mosher said one person was transported to the Nevada City Hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg and then transported to Joplin later that night for further treatment. The suspect was apprehended a short time later and the suspected weapon was recovered. “Detectives found the suspect in a vehicle at Cash N’ Dash in Nevada and took him into custody without incident.” Sgt. Detective Nick Norval said the victim and the suspect were believed to be in a disagreement over property the suspect purchased from the victim.

The suspect has been identified as 25 year-old Lonnie L. Nall Jr. Nall has been charged with assault1st degree or attempt, armed criminal action, unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, endangering the welfare of a child involving drugs 1st degree 1st offense, and unlawful use of weapon and is being held in the Vernon County Jail on a $200,000 cash only bond.

*Disclaimer: This press release has been issued by the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office for information only. Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.