MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Divsion of Drug and Crime Control-P.O. Box 568, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102

Press Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Bradley R. Germann
     
573-526-6122
08/15/2024
August 15, 2024

EMPHASIS: Officer Involved Shooting In St. Francois County

At the request of the St. Francois County Sheriff’s Office, the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control is investigating an officer involved shooting which occurred on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.

The preliminary investigation revealed that at 2:19 p.m., Wednesday, August 14, 2024, a deputy with the St. Francois County Sheriff’s Office attempted to conduct a traffic stop near Old Orchard Road, in St. Francois County. The suspect failed to yield, and a pursuit ensued. At the conclusion of the pursuit, the deputy reported their patrol car had been rammed by the suspect vehicle, that shots had been fired and the suspect had been struck by gunfire. Officers at the scene rendered first aid. Emergency medical services personnel responded to the scene and the suspect was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment. No other injuries were reported.

The investigation is ongoing by criminal investigators with the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control. Upon completion of the investigation, the reports will be forwarded to the St. Francois County Prosecuting Attorney for review.
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