UPDATE: Jefferson City authorities capture suspect they were searching for

By Brian Hauswirth
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Jefferson City Police and other law enforcement agencies have captured an armed suspect who was apparently on the run Tuesday morning.

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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)

Jefferson City Police Captain Dave Williams says the suspect is now in custody. The suspect’s name has not been released. Captain Williams has released few details, saying they were looking for a white male who is bald and has tattoos. Police say they were looking for an armed suspect. JCPD officers and multiple agencies were seen searching in the Rumsey lane and South Country Club drive area.

No injuries are reported, and Captain Williams tells 939 the Eagle that there are no other suspects.