Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting in Kennett, Mo

DUNKLIN COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) – An officer-involved shooting is under investigation in southeast Missouri.

According to Sgt. Clark Parrott with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a Kennett police officer responded to a business alarm on Sunday evening, May 28. The officer was running after a suspect when a physical altercation took place.

Sgt. Parrott said the officer fired his weapon.

The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene by the Dunklin County coroner.