“Armed and dangerous”: Missouri Highway Patrol issues urgent Blue Alert

FOX23 News at 9 p.m

CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — A heavy police presence remains in Caruthersville as multiple law enforcement agencies investigate an active situation near East 14th Street and Vest Avenue.

Several streets in the area have been blocked off as officers continue working the scene. Neighbors told FOX23 police activity began around 2:30 a.m.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has issued a Blue Alert for Zachary Walker, 42, who authorities describe as armed and dangerous.

According to the patrol, a Blue Alert is issued when there is an imminent and credible threat to kill or seriously injure a law enforcement officer.

Authorities are urging the public not to approach Walker and to call 911 with any information regarding his whereabouts.

FOX23’s Tallis Johnson is on the scene gathering the latest information and providing updates throughout the afternoon.