Springfield police have had crime scene tape up around the Welcome Inn Nightly and Weekly Extended Stay Studios on east Evergreen near Highway 65 and I-44
Police have been on the scene since around 1:00 a.m. Thursday.
Officers say a 19-year-old called 911 after shooting another man at the motel.
The suspect was taken into custody without incident.
Folks staying at the hotel and inside the tape have been unable to access their vehicles until the investigation is over.