Man who fired at Newton County Deputies shot, injured

Today, shortly before noon, Newton County Deputies attempted to contact an individual that was a suspect in a burglary as well as having warrants for his arrest. The individual pointed a weapon at the officers and fled in a vehicle.

A pursuit ensued that began in Newton County and proceeded south into McDonald County.

The Missouri Highway Patrol deployed spike strips and managed to flatten two of the suspect’s tires. The pursuit continued a short distance until the vehicle left the road into a field near Highway CC and Highway C.

The suspect, a 26 year old white male, fired shots at Newton County Deputies. The Deputies returned fire and the engagement ended when the suspect was wounded. Medical aid was immediately administered to the suspect and he was transported by ambulance to a Joplin hospital.

The Joplin Police Department and Jasper County Sheriff’s office are taking part in the investigation.

No more information is available at this time.