LAKE OZARK, Mo. — At least one person is dead and four others are injured following a shooting Thursday in Lake Ozark.
NBC affiliate KY3 reports the shooting happened at around 8 p.m. near several businesses on the Bagnell Dam Strip. A lockdown took effect and several agencies responded to the scene.
Police have detained several suspects and the shooting is believed to be gang-related, the City of Lake Ozark said. Officials believe it is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the community.
A spokesperson with the St. Louis County Police Department said members of its Highway Safety Unit had been in the area for a conference and were having dinner in a restaurant across the street when the shooting happened. They gave first aid to at least one victim at the scene. No St. Louis County officers were injured, the department said.
"We're grateful for their willingness to serve, even off-duty and even more thankful that they were not injured," the St. Louis County Police Department said Friday.
Police haven't confirmed what led up to the shooting.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol will take over the investigation, KY3 reported.
This is a developing story. It will be updated as more information is confirmed.