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Randolph County Deputy Shot in Ongoing Monroe County Investigation

Deputy Charles W. Armour, 57, was found dead after shooting a Randolph County deputy during a homicide investigation; the deputy's injury is non-life-threatening, police said.

  • On Sunday, a Randolph County deputy was shot in Monroe County during an operation tied to a Ralls County homicide, with assistance from Missouri State Highway Patrol's Division of Drug and Crime Control and Operation Relentless Pursuit.
  • The Ralls County homicide investigation prompted law enforcement officers to seek a person of interest at a Paris, Missouri residence and arrive around 1:50 p.m.
  • Officers encountered an adult male inside the residence who fired at officers, prompting return fire, and EMS transported the injured Randolph County deputy to an area hospital.
  • Authorities identified the male as Charles W. Armour, 57, of Paris, Missouri, and Moberly Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics Team declared him dead at about 4:50 p.m.
  • Investigations remain ongoing into the Ralls County homicide and Monroe County shooting, and reports will be forwarded to the Ralls County Prosecuting Attorney and Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney for review.
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Randolph County deputy shot in ongoing Monroe County investigation

A Randolph County deputy was shot Sunday afternoon after locating a suspect of a Ralls County homicide investigation, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

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