JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. – A Jefferson County deputy was injured Tuesday evening after an altercation with a man.
The incident occurred around 4:45 p.m. in the 1400 block of Harness Road, approximately eight miles south of Festus.
The deputy, who has not been identified, was sent to Harness Road to investigate a possible stolen vehicle out of Crystal City. While checking out the vehicle, the deputy encountered a person.
The sheriff’s department claims an altercation happened over the deputy’s weapon. A single shot was fired during the altercation, but it’s unclear who fired the shot.
The bullet missed both the deputy and the suspect. They’re both being treated for minor injuries.
