KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Missouri State Highway Patrol said two Pettis County Sheriff’s deputies were shot early Friday morning when they tried to serve a search warrant connected to a narcotics investigation.
The shooting happened about 5:45 a.m. in the 27000 block of Missouri BB Highway, a statement from the Missouri Highway Patrol said.
Both deputies were taken to hospital with non-life threatening wounds. One deputy was treated and released. The second deputy remained in the hospital Friday afternoon.
The suspect shot at the deputies, and one returned fire, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol.
Troopers say one of the deputies returned fire.
The suspect was not hit by gunfire, but was arrested.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
The Pettis County Prosecuting Attorney will review the case file and determine what charges could be filed.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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