Officer involved shooting in St. Clair County

At approximately 3:30 p.m. on June 9, 2019, a St. Clair County deputy was trying to pull over a vehicle for failure to yield. The vehicle finally stopped approximately one and a half miles east of Highway E and Highway A intersection. Upon making contact with the subject, the deputy noticed a weapon.

The subject allegedly reached for the weapon. The deputy drew his county issued service weapon and fired one shot at the subject. The subject was struck by the shot fired. The deputy was not injured.

The subject was transported to an area hospital in critical condition by helicopter. The subject’s family has been notified of the event.

The deputy involved has been placed on administrative leave per St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office policy.

This case has been turned over to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control. Questions about this case can be directed to the Missouri Highway Patrol.

Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available to us from the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office.