Man charged with first-degree murder in Stoddard County shooting
FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
POWE, Mo. (KBSI) – A man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a deadly shooting in Stoddard County.
According to the Stoddard County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Colton S. Jankowski was charged Tuesday, Nov. 3, following an investigation into a suspicious death at a residence in Powe.
The Stoddard County Major Case Squad was activated Sunday night, Nov. 1, to investigate the death.
Authorities identified Jankowski as a person of interest and took him into custody Monday, Nov. 2.
According to prosecutors, investigators obtained and executed multiple search warrants, collecting digital, physical and biological evidence.
Capt. Cory Mills of the Dexter Police Department submitted a probable cause affidavit to the prosecutor’s office.
Prosecutors allege Jankowski knowingly and deliberately shot the victim multiple times, causing his death.
Associate Circuit Judge LeAnn Below issued a no-bond arrest warrant. Jankowski remains in custody.
Jankowski is scheduled to appear before Below for arraignment Thursday, Nov. 5, at 9:30 a.m.
Anyone with additional information about the case is asked to contact the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department at **573-568-4654**.
Authorities said no additional details are being released at this time.
Jankowski is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
