(From the Dade County Sheriff's Office)On March 2, 2026, around 4:30 PM, deputies responded to a report of a suspicious person in Dadeville, Missouri. Deputies first contacted the individual near the Dadeville Cemetery, where he refused to provide identification. Deputies later confirmed he had an active felony warrant out of Greene County, Missouri, and was listed as armed and dangerous.
Deputies made a second contact with the subject near Dadeville High School, where he again refused commands. The subject was not on school property but was near the roadway adjacent to the campus.
Deputies worked to move him farther away from the school to ensure the safety of students and staff.
A short time later, deputies located the subject a third time on W Highway, just east of Dadeville. During this contact, the subject displayed what appeared to be a handgun and refused repeated verbal commands. As the subject pointed the weapon toward deputies, law enforcement fired several shots, striking him. The weapon was later determined to be a non‑functional replica modified to resemble a real handgun.
The subject was transported to a hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office assisted on scene. Lawrence County, a member of the Sheriff’s Critical Incident Team (SCIT), conducted the investigation.
We understand incidents like this are concerning. Our office remains committed to transparency and will release additional information as allowed by law.
All subjects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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