Crime
Domestic Incident in Lawson, Missouri, Ends with Two Deaths and Officer Injured
Lawson, MO – A Sunday night domestic disturbance call in Lawson escalated into a deadly confrontation, leaving a man and a child dead, and a deputy injured in an officer-involved shooting.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) is leading the investigation.
Incident Details
At 7:35 p.m. on November 17, the Lawson Police Department responded to reports of a domestic disturbance at a residence on the 200 block of Montgomery Street.
The caller reported an adult male physically assaulting a woman inside the home, where children were also present.
Initial Response and Gunfire
Officers from the Lawson Police Department, along with a deputy from the Ray County Sheriff’s Office, arrived at the scene.
Upon their arrival, they were informed of the assault and the presence of children in the home.
The situation escalated when the male suspect presented a firearm and opened fire at law enforcement.
A Ray County deputy was struck by gunfire, prompting officers to return fire and retreat to safety outside the house.
Reinforcements and Tactical Response
With the situation intensifying, multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Clay County Sheriff’s Office S.T.A.R. Team, were called in to assist.
While officers worked to secure the perimeter, additional gunfire was heard from inside the residence. Authorities also received information that a child might be held hostage.
The Clay County S.T.A.R. Team entered the home to address the potential hostage situation. Inside, deputies discovered the bodies of an adult male and a juvenile.
Their identities have not yet been released, and the circumstances of their deaths are under investigation.
Injuries and Victim Update
- The injured Ray County deputy was transported to a hospital and is expected to recover from non-life-threatening injuries.
- The female victim, who was reportedly assaulted by the suspect, was found unharmed.
Ongoing Investigation
The Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A is investigating the incident to determine the sequence of events, including how the suspect and child died.
Community Impact
This tragic event has shaken the small community of Lawson. Authorities have expressed their condolences to the victims’ families and stressed their commitment to uncovering the truth about the incident.
Public Assistance
Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A or local law enforcement agencies.
HOUSTON – A large law enforcement response was launched Monday afternoon following reports of an active shooter near the Harris County criminal justice complex in Downtown Houston.
According to authorities, the incident began shortly after 12:30 p.m. near 1115 Congress Street, in the vicinity of the Harris County Family Law Center.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots — with some accounts estimating as many as 30 rounds fired in rapid succession.
More than 40 officers from the Houston Police Department, including members of HPD Special Operations, converged on the scene.
Officials confirmed that a Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy was shot in the shoulder during the exchange.
The deputy was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.
The suspect, who exchanged gunfire with officers, was also struck multiple times.
Authorities confirmed that the individual was taken into custody at the scene and is currently receiving medical care.
The identity and motive of the suspect have not yet been disclosed.
It remains unclear whether the shooting took place inside or outside the courthouse building.
A witness employed with the juvenile probation department told that they heard at least eight shots ring out near the courthouse.
Another witness, present at the courthouse for jury duty, said they were instructed to “get down on the floor and cover their heads” during the lockdown.
The area surrounding the courthouse was immediately cordoned off by law enforcement, and the public is being urged to avoid the area as the investigation continues.
Multiple agencies are working jointly to secure the scene and gather evidence.
Further updates are expected as officials release more information regarding the suspect’s condition, possible charges, and the circumstances leading up to the shooting.