Press Release – 07-31-15

Camden County

UPDATE: Charges for One Suspect in Pursuit/Shooting, Additional Charges Pending

Following yesterday’s stolen vehicle pursuit and shootout with law enforcement officers from several different jurisdictions, one suspect has been charged.

The Callaway County Courts have charged Ruben Derell Harris, 31, of Kansas City, Missouri with the Class A Felony of Robbery 1st Degree, the Class B Felony of Assault 1st Degree and Armed Criminal Action. These charges stem from the incident in Callaway County.

Harris was incarcerated in the Camden County Adult Detention Facility overnight after being treated for a gunshot wound at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. Harris will be remanded into the custody of the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office for further processing.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is continuing their investigation of the incident and may pursue additional charges on the suspects involved.