MADISON COUNTY — A Marble Hill man is dead after he allegedly was shot by a Missouri State Highway Patrolman Tuesday evening in relation to an incident at Amidon Conservation area.
According to the MSHP, a trooper responded to a report of an alleged sexual assault in progress at Amidon Conservation Area at approximately 5:11 p.m. Tuesday. The caller reported the suspect was armed with a knife.
Preliminary investigation indicates upon arrival, the trooper contacted the suspect, later identified as Ronnie D. Walker, 58, of Marble Hill and a physical altercation ensued, during which the trooper fired a single shot that struck Walker. The trooper rendered first aid prior to the arrival of emergency medical services. The Madison County coroner pronounced Walker dead at the scene.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control is investigating the incident and that investigation is ongoing. Upon completion of the investigation, it will be forwarded to the Madison County Prosecuting Attorney for review.