Breaking News: New Charges Filed in Fatal Police Shooting In Clinton

William Grant Noble

As a result of the ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting of Clinton, Missouri Police Officer Gary Michael, Henry County Prosecuting Attorney Richard Shields has file a Complaint charging William Grant Noble, age 35 of Clinton with the class E felony of tampering with physical evidence. 

The charge alleges that Noble threw the rifle used in the murder of Officer Michael into a body of water North of Clinton, knowing that it had been used in the crime and with the intent to conceal it from investigators. A class E felony is punishable by up to 4 years in the Department of Corrections.

The Court has issued a warrant with a bond of $25,000 cash only.

The charge is an allegation and the defendant is presumed innocent.

The investigation is continuing and could result in charges against other individuals.