Paris, Missouri — October 12, 2025: Authorities identified Charles W. Armour, age 57, as the man shot and killed by law enforcement officers during a reported shootout in Paris, Missouri. The incident occurred near the intersection of West Monroe Street and Walnut Street.
According to initial reports, officers from the Ralls County Sheriff’s Office, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office arrived at a residence to contact a person of interest in an ongoing homicide investigation. Upon entering the home, police allege that Armour fired a gun at officers, striking one deputy. Officers then returned fire and retreated from the residence. Armour was later found deceased from a gunshot wound. The listed cause of death is gunshot. The case remains under pending investigation.
Officials have not confirmed whether the fatal wound was self-inflicted or the result of police gunfire. The investigation is being led by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which will determine the sequence of events and whether the use of force complied with departmental policy.
Media coverage of the incident has appeared in several outlets, including ABC17 News, Muddy River News, and KOMU 8 News.
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