Alleged Shooter Arrested on South Kentucky

On Monday, May 1 at approximately 8:45 p.m., Joint Communications was advised of a gunshot victim that had arrived in a personal vehicle at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

Sedalia Police responded and learned that the individual was shot on M Highway just outside of the Sedalia City Limits.

Pettis County Deputies responded to the scene on M Highway, assisted by SPD and MSHP. The scene was processed and a suspect was developed through investigation. This investigation continued throughout the night until deputies obtained a location of the alleged shooter, identified as Antonio M. Hurst, 39, of Sedalia.

Deputies obtained a search warrant for a residence in the 3600 block of South Kentucky, and at approximately 3:05 p.m., today, May 2, that warrant was executed. Hurst was taken into custody without incident.

The following charges will be submitted to Pettis County Prosecutor Phillip Sawyer:

Antonio M. Hurst

1st Degree Assault
Armed Criminal Action
Unlawful Use of a Weapon
Potential additional charges may follow

He had an active felony warrant out of Pettis County for Theft of an Automobile with a bond of $7,500 at the time of arrest.

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"The injuries to the victim were significant and he was ultimately flown to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers moving forward.

"Thank you to all assisting agencies: MSHP, Sedalia PD, PCAD, Bothwell ER staff, and Joint Communications for going above and beyond today with navigating search warrant dilemmas.

"I might add, as this comes up often. 1st Degree Assault in this case is a Class A Felony. Those who will say it should be attempted murder need understand that by Missouri law, that is a lesser charge and is a Class B Felony," commented Sheriff Brad Anders.