Crime
Suspect Nicholas Noyes in custody after active shooter incident in Hart County near Horse Cave
The suspect is contained, and it has been clarified that this is not related to the recent shooting incident in Laurel County.
A man has been taken into custody following a shooting incident in Horse Cave on Tuesday evening.
The Kentucky State Police and the Hart County Sheriff’s Office received a report of potential gunshots fired at approximately 8:30 PM. Law enforcement responded to the area of L and N Turnpike Road and Waterloo Road.
Units on the scene observed the suspect fleeing into a nearby wooded area. Officers established a perimeter around the wooded area after hearing gunshots.
Following a standoff, Nicholas Noyes, 30, of Cecilia, exited the woods and was taken into custody.
Public Affairs Officer Katan Parker confirmed that no injuries were reported during the incident.
Noyes is charged with first-degree wanton endangerment of a police officer and is being held at the Hart County Jail.”
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.