Sedalia Officer-Involved Shooting in DV Call
Key Questions
What happened in the Sedalia officer-involved shooting?
A Sedalia Police Department officer shot a suspect during a response to a domestic violence call at 16th and Garfield. The suspect rammed the patrol car during a chase, leading to the shooting. Both the officer and suspect were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
Where did the Sedalia officer-involved shooting take place?
The incident occurred at 16th and Garfield in Sedalia. It began as a domestic violence response and escalated into a chase.
What are the conditions of the officer and suspect involved?
Both the Sedalia police officer and the suspect were hospitalized after the incident. Their injuries are reported as non-life-threatening.
Which agency is investigating the Sedalia shooting?
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control is investigating the officer-involved shooting. They were requested by local authorities to handle the probe.
What led to the shooting during the domestic violence call?
The Sedalia PD responded to a domestic violence call, after which the suspect rammed a patrol car during a chase. This prompted the officer to shoot the suspect.
Sedalia PD officer shot suspect during domestic violence response at 16th & Garfield after suspect rammed patrol car in chase; both hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. MSHP Drug & Crime Control investigating.