Executive Summary
- MSHP issued a Blue Alert for a white 2001 Chevy truck (Plate: 9MGX36).
- The alert is connected to the fatal shooting of a Christian County deputy.
- The suspect vehicle was last seen traveling south on U.S. Route 160.
- Distinct features include a rusted roof, silver brush guard, and tinted windows.
HIGHLANDVILLE, Mo. — The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) has activated a Blue Alert throughout the region following the fatal shooting of a Christian County deputy on Monday afternoon. Authorities are urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating a specific vehicle connected to the incident, warning that the suspect poses a significant threat to law enforcement and the community.
According to the alert issued by the MSHP, investigators are looking for a white 2001 Chevrolet pickup truck with an extended cab. The vehicle bears the license plate number 9MGX36. Law enforcement officials noted several distinct identifying features on the truck, including a silver brush guard, a rusted roof, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball hitch.
The suspect vehicle was reportedly sighted in the vicinity of the shooting near Highlandville shortly before 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The MSHP indicated that the truck was last seen traveling southbound on U.S. Route 160 from Route HH in Christian County. A Blue Alert is a specialized notification system used to disseminate information rapidly when a law enforcement officer has been killed or seriously injured, or when an offender poses an imminent threat to the public and police forces.
Public Safety Alert
The activation of a Blue Alert underscores the severity of the situation and the immediate danger presented to the community. This protocol is reserved for critical incidents involving violence against officers, aiming to mobilize the public as eyes and ears for investigators. Residents in Christian County and surrounding areas are advised to exercise extreme caution and to contact 911 immediately if the described vehicle is located; under no circumstances should civilians approach the suspect.
It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
