Crime & Safety

Shots Fired at Wentzville Barber Shop; Suspect in Custody

A firearm was found in the suspect's car.

UPDATE: KMOV reported that the suspect walked into the shop with a gun in a paper bag and fired shots at a customer's feet. The customer was not injured.

Original story:

At 11:38 this morning, Tues., Dec. 18, police received a report of shots fired at the All Cuts Barber Shop in the 100 block of West Pearce Boulevard.

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A press release issued by the Wentzville Police Department stated that witness reported seeing a subject leave the business with a gun. The suspect entered a black sedan-style vehicle and left the area.

Police identified the suspect and searched the area.

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A civilian employee of the police department saw the suspect's car enter the parking lot of the Law Enforcement Center at 12:10 p.m.

Officers were able to capture the suspect without incident. A firearm was found in the suspect's car.

The suspect remains in custody while charges are sought.


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