In the early morning hours of September 24, 2022, a police pursuit in Christian County, Missouri, ended when officers shot and killed 37-year-old Timothy W. Shafer. The encounter began about 3:00 a.m. after an Ozark officer tried to stop Shafer on suspicion of impaired driving; Shafer fled and initially eluded that officer. Deputies later located the vehicle near Highlandville and a multi-agency pursuit followed, with Nixa and Ozark officers joining.

The chase ended near the interchange of Highway 65 and CC after a Christian County deputy used a tactical vehicle intervention maneuver to stop Shafer’s car. Shafer and his passenger, 23-year-old Donna M. Bailey, did not comply with officers’ commands. Shafer allegedly attempted to strike a deputy with the vehicle and then brandished a firearm. Five officers returned fire; both Shafer and Bailey were struck and later pronounced dead at the scene. Shafer was reported to have a criminal history dating to 2009 and outstanding warrants for drugs and felony stealing. The five officers were placed on paid administrative leave while a multi-county Critical Incident Team led the investigation.

If anyone witnessed the pursuit or the stop near Highway 65 and CC that morning, please share what was seen.