Missouri State Highway Patrol

Two officers attacked with a knife, suspect shot and killed

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SEDALIA, MO – A fatal shooting involving police officers occurred in the western Missouri town of Sedalia, resulting in the death of a knife-armed suspect and leaving two officers injured, according to investigative reports. The incident, which took place on Saturday night, began with a disturbance call that led Sedalia officers to encounter an armed individual. The Missouri State Highway Patrol, who are conducting the investigation at the request of Sedalia’s police chief, identified the …

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Boat fire causes explosion that injures 16 people

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A spark ignited gas fumes in the engine area of a boat at Millstone Marina in Gravois Mills, Missouri, causing an explosion that injured 16 people, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. The explosion, which happened on Friday, resulted in injuries of varying severity, from minor to moderate. The victims, whose ages span from 6 to 43, were mostly on the boat, with one individual injured on the dock. The explosion was so powerful that …

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Small town wellness check leads to deadly police shooting

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A fatal incident occurred in Poplar Bluff, a small town in southeast Missouri, when a man was shot by a police officer. The event took place on Monday evening, around 8:30 p.m., in this town of approximately 16,000 residents.The identity of the deceased man has yet to be disclosed. The incident began when an officer was dispatched to conduct a wellness check. Upon arrival, the officer discovered a man lying underneath a vehicle. Further investigation …

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