By MES Dispatch staff
The Briefing
• A suspect who fatally shot a deputy in Missouri on Friday later killed a second deputy during a vehicle stop Saturday, authorities say.
• The incidents occurred in separate counties: first in Ste. Genevieve County, then in Bollinger County.
• The suspect was killed after a shootout with law enforcement Saturday afternoon.
• Two civilians were wounded during the Saturday encounter.
• Multiple agencies are assisting in ongoing investigations into both shootings.
BOLLINGER COUNTY, MO — A man suspected of killing a deputy sheriff in Ste. Genevieve County on Friday was later involved in a deadly shootout with law enforcement that left a second Missouri deputy dead Saturday afternoon, officials said.
The Bollinger County deputy was killed during a traffic stop in the county when the suspect fired on officers, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. Two civilians were also struck and taken to area hospitals with injuries.
The suspect was shot and killed by law enforcement during the exchange, according to the patrol. The identity of the suspect and law enforcement victims has not yet been released pending family notifications.
Friday’s shooting in Ste. Genevieve County involved the same suspect, who fatally shot a deputy during a traffic stop, authorities said. That deputy’s death prompted a multi-agency search that continued into Saturday.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol and local sheriff’s offices are leading investigations into both shootings, reviewing evidence and coordinating with prosecutors. No additional details have been released.