Texas Man Fatally Shot By Deputies During Traffic Stop in Callaway County

On Oct. 14, Callaway County Sheriff’s Office deputies were involved in an officer involved shooting on Interstate 70, near the 139 mile-marker, in Callaway County, Mo.

At the request of the Callaway County Sheriff, the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control was requested to investigate the shooting.

Preliminary investigation revealed Jonathan A. Beason, 37, of Medina, Texas, was fatally shot after exchanging gunfire with Callaway County deputies on a traffic stop. Beason was pronounced deceased on scene, and a firearm was recovered by investigators.

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Two Callaway County Sheriff's Office Deputies were injured.
A deputy initiated a traffic stop on Interstate 70 at mile marker 139. A second deputy arrived shortly afterward to assist.
During the stop, deputies identified the driver, a 37-year-old male from Texas, as the sole occupant of the vehicle. Callaway County Joint Communications (CCJC) informed the deputies that the driver had multiple felony warrants from out of state. When deputies attempted to take the driver into custody, they notified CCJC that the driver was resisting arrest.
Moments later, deputies reported shots fired. Both deputies were struck by gunfire. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office, Fulton Police Department, and Columbia Police Department quickly responded to provide assistance. The injured deputies were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office has requested the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) to lead the investigation.
Please join us in sending prayers and, or positive thoughts for their recovery -- Callaway County Sheriff's Office

The investigation is ongoing by criminal investigators with the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control. Upon completion of the investigation, the reports will be forwarded to the Callaway County Prosecuting Attorney for review.