Bates County News

Friday, September 15, 2023

Shots Fired In Pleasant Hill

On Thursday, September 14th, 2023, at approximately 5:50 pm, the Pleasant Hill Police Department was dispatched to the 1500 Block of Lawndale in reference to a shooting.
Upon arrival officers learned that a domestic violence incident had occurred, and the suspect discharged a pistol, multiple times, into a vehicle that was occupied by a family member. The suspect had fled the scene prior to the officers arrival and is not in custody. The family member was not injured.
The suspect, 34-year-old Corey Russell, is wanted for questioning. The suspect fled the scene in a 2001 Ford, Crown Victoria, which has been spray painted blue/purple, bearing Missouri license plate RK3L3J.
The suspect is considered armed and dangerous.
If anyone has information on his whereabouts, please do not approach. Contact your local law enforcement office or the Pleasant Hill Police Department at 816-540-9109


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