Missouri State Highway Patrol investigating Friday’s deadly officer-involved shooting in Jefferson City

By Brian Hauswirth
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A Jefferson City burglary suspect who was reportedly armed has been killed in an officer-involved shooting in the Capital City.

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The Jefferson City Police Department’s headquarters in downtown Jefferson City (2022 file photo courtesy of Jefferson City Police Chief Eric Wilde)

Friday afternoon’s incident happened at about 4 in the 200 block of Gordon Street, according to JCPD. Jefferson City Police Captain Dave Williams says officers responded to a burglary in progress and encountered an armed suspect inside the residence. Captain Williams says a shooting occurred and that the suspect was killed. Jefferson City Police have requested that the Missouri State Highway Patrol investigate Friday’s incident, and that investigation is underway.

There were no injuries to police officers during the incident, according to Captain Williams.