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Two arrested, charged after shooting at deputies

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Two people have been charged after shooting at Andrew County deputies following a high-speed chase on Saturday. 

Tyler Despain, 22, and Jessica Harbord, 24, have been charged with attempted murder, assault on a law enforcement officer, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, felony resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance, and several other misdemeanor charges. 

The two were taken into custody at the Andrew County Jail following a manhunt. 

According to authorities, a deputy tried to pull their car over on County Rd. 401 near Nodaway, Missouri around 3:30 a.m. Saturday morning, but the driver took off at a high rate of speed. 

Police pursued the car to Holt County, where the driver fired four shots at the deputies. 

Harbord's bond has been set at $100,000. Despain is being held without bond. 

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