Man is dead, suspect sought after shooting in Fayette

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FAYETTE, Mo. (AP) — One man is dead and a suspect is on the run after a shooting in Fayette, according to Howard County Sheriff Mike Neal.

Neal said the victim was shot Monday afternoon while sitting in a car near an intersection in Fayette. The shooter then fled the scene, KRGC-TV reported.

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Neal said authorities believe the suspect likely got a ride from someone and has left the area. He is considered armed and dangerous.

Boonville Police Chief Bobby Welliver said his department sent K-9 officers to help track the suspect but they had no luck.

No further information was released.

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