The Clinton Police Department has announced the names of two men who were tragically killed in a Thanksgiving day shooting in Clinton. The deceased has been identified as Keith Miller, 40, and Jacob Pluim, 35, according to Gephardt Daily. The incident, which took place early Thursday morning inside a residence near 2575 West and 2250 North, resulted in one victim being pronounced dead at the scene, while the other succumbed to his injuries after being flown to a hospital.
Authorities responded to the home after a call came in at around 1 a.m. on Nov. 28, finding both victims with gunshot wounds. Miller was characterized as a guest at the residence, as reported by KUTV, while Pluim was reported to have lived there. The police have since indicated that there is no ongoing threat to the public in connection to this incident.
Several individuals were questioned at the scene as part of the investigation, as detailed by ABC4. While details are still emerging, the authorities have insisted that cooperation from all parties involved has been forthcoming. The Clinton Police extended their sincere condolences to the families of those involved or affected by this incident, as tensions in the community are understandably high in the wake of such a violent event.
Further details on the case are expected to be released to the public later in the week. Clinton City Police have announced that the next release of information is anticipated to be mid-week, according to Gephardt Daily. As the community grapples with this tragedy, the investigation continues, with local authorities combing through evidence to piece together the circumstances that led to this Thanksgiving day shooting.
