Woman Hospitalized After Deputy-Involved Shooting During Mental Health Call in Pettis County
A woman was hospitalized after a Pettis County deputy shot her on State Route TT while responding to a mental health crisis call. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, which occurred after the woman reportedly raised a…
Kansas City, MO, September 21, 2026 — A woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized following an incident on State Route TT in Pettis County where she was shot by a responding deputy. The incident occurred while the deputy was responding to a mental health crisis call.
According to information available, the shooting took place after the woman reportedly raised a rifle toward officers who were on the scene. The exact timeline of events leading up to the shooting was not detailed in the provided information.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has taken the lead in investigating the deputy-involved shooting. Such investigations are standard procedure in incidents where law enforcement officers discharge their firearms.
The identity of the woman and the deputy involved have not been publicly released. Details regarding the specific nature of the mental health crisis or the circumstances immediately preceding the shooting are part of the ongoing investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The location of the incident was identified as State Route TT in Pettis County, Missouri. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Julia Scammahorn on www.kctv5.com, see more information here.
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