Shell Knob man charged after shooting

(From the Barry County Sheriff's Office)

On 5/23/2026 at approximately 0200 hours, Barry County deputies were dispatched to a residence in Shell Knob, MO., for a shooting.

Deputies arrived on scene and detained Raymond Brownsberger, who had made a statement on the 911 call that he shot the victim one time. The victim was transported by ambulance with a gunshot wound.

Barry County detectives were called to the scene and began an investigation. A search warrant was granted and detectives began processing the scene.

Interviews were conducted with a witness and the suspect, who stated that an altercation occurred between the victim, the witness and Brownsberger.

Brownsberger admitted he went to his vehicle and returned with a firearm. Brownsberger stated the victim advanced toward him again, and he shot the victim. One of the witnesses of the incident was a juvenile.

Raymond Brownsberger, 30, Shell Knob, was charged with the following:

-Assault first degree

-Armed criminal action

-Unlawful use of a weapon

-Endangering the welfare of a child.

Brownsberger is being held on a $100,000 cash-only bond.

Anyone with information related to the assault is encouraged to contact the Barry County Sheriff's Office at 417-847-6556, as the investigation is ongoing.