Update: Man arrested after shooting former Butler man in Blairstown

Shang Howard

On Sunday, November 27, 2016 just after 11:00 p.m. Cpl. Sullivan and Deputy Hodges responded to the 300 block of North Wall Street in Blairstown in regards to a subject that had been shot.

Deputies identified the victim as Roy A. Love, age 21 of Eldorado Springs, Missouri (Formerly of Butler, Mo). 

Mr. Love was transported from a residence to a Kansas City area hospital to be treated for his wounds.

The shooter was identified by the victim but the circumstances of the shooting are still not clear.

On Friday, December 2, 2016 Shang Howard, age 34 of Raymore, Missouri was taken into custody by Detective Kubilus on an investigative hold for assault 1st degree surrounding the shooting that occurred in Blairstown on Sunday, November 27, 2016. 

Mr. Howard was formally charged by the Henry County Prosecuting Attorney's Office with assault 1st degree and armed criminal action. 

The bond was set at $100,000.00 and Howard remains in custody at the Henry County Jail.

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