Suspect in custody after woman shot in Bollinger County

FOX23 News at 9 p.m

BOLLINGER COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) — A suspect is in custody after a woman was shot Friday morning in Bollinger County.

According to the Bollinger County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a report around 11:15 a.m. of a female victim suffering from a gunshot wound.

When deputies arrived, authorities said the suspect had already fled the area. A search involving the Bollinger County Sheriff’s Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol and Stoddard County Sheriff’s Office was launched.

Officials said the suspect was later located in Stoddard County and taken into custody without incident.

Authorities said the shooting appears to be an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Additional information has not yet been released.