Nov 05, 2020

Livingston County Sheriff reports self inflicted gun shot wound during investigation

Posted Nov 05, 2020 9:08 PM

On Thursday morning two Livingston County Sheriff Deputies were in Mooresville on fugitive investigation as an adult was wanted on outstanding arrest warrant for alleged third degree domestic assault charges

The Livingston County Sheriff's office says that a deputy found the man lying in bed and made multiple attempts to get the man to comply. When he would not, the man pulled out a gun and shot himself in the head area

Emergency Medical was requested and attempts to provide first aid were given. Chillicothe Department of Emergency Services Ambulance arrived on scene and an Air Ambulance was also summoned and the injured person flown to an area hospital.

At this time the Livingston County Sheriff's office does not have confirmation on the status of the injured person. An investigation is underway by the Missouri State Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control.