Eminence, MO. – The Shannon County Sheriff’s Office has issued a public announcement regarding an officer involved shooting that took place yesterday, May 25th. Read below for the unedited release.
On Monday, May 25, 2026, the Shannon County Sheriff’s Office Central Dispatch received a call from an individual who stated that a neighbor had physically assaulted him.
Deputies responded and made contact with the alleged victim. The victim advised deputies his neighbor had assaulted him, causing significant bodily injury. The victim further stated the suspect had threatened to kill law enforcement officers if they responded to the scene.
Due to the nature of the call and the threats made toward law enforcement, deputies requested assistance from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Deputies staged near the location of the alleged altercation until additional units arrived.
Once deputies and a trooper arrived at the residence, they observed a male subject standing outside. Upon seeing law enforcement, the male ran inside the residence and shut the doors and windows to the residence. The male then began yelling he had explosives and that he would kill law enforcement officers.
Shortly thereafter, the male pointed a rifle at a deputy. The deputy fired twice, striking the subject. Emergency Medical Services were immediately requested, and medical aid was rendered at the scene. The subject was later transported to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries.
During a subsequent search of the residence, officers located four children and an adult female inside. Investigators also determined the male subject had an active felony warrant from Tennessee for Aggravated Assault. The adult female was found to have an active felony warrant from Tennessee for Aggravated Burglary.
Members of the Shannon County Sheriff’s Office contacted the Department of Social Services (DSS) and requested them to respond to scene. DSS representatives took the children into protective custody. A Shannon County Sheriff’s Office Chaplin was also contacted and responded to the scene to provide support.
There is no known threat to the community. At my request, the officer-involved shooting is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control.
This is an active investigation, and further details can’t be released at this time.
Your Sheriff,
Steven Hogan
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