Thursday, May 16, 2019

Shooting in Benton County

At approximately 7:30 PM last night  Benton County dispatch received a call from Khristy L. Clark 47 stating that Travis C. Henderson 45 was pointing a shotgun at her outside a residence near Ionia. Upon our arrival at the residence, Clark was found deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. 

Henderson fled from the scene in a pickup truck that was later recovered in a remote area East of Ionia. It is believed that Henderson was picked up by an individual and removed from that location. MSHP Swat, along with Henry County, Pettis County and many other State Troopers and a Helicopter armed with FLIR, canvassed the surrounding area well into the early morning hours.
It is not believed that Henderson is a threat to the general public but citizens should be aware and call 911 if he is spotted. Henderson is armed and should not be approached. 

There is not a good clothing description or direction of of travel at this time so I will update you as our investigation continues

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