Lampe man charged in Shell Knob shooting
February 5, 2020
Isaac Estes-Jones
A Stone County man was arrested on Monday, February 3, after allegedly firing a pistol at an occupied vehicle outside of Shell Knob. Teddy Blevins, 58, of Lampe, is being held in the Stone County Jail without bond as of press time. He is charged with assault in the first degree and armed criminal action.
According to a press release from Sheriff Doug Rader, the suspect and victim knew each other and had an existing conflict of an unspecified nature.
The Sheriff’s report states the victim was driving in the Turkey Two subdivision near Shell Knob when they encountered a vehicle they recognized as belonging to the suspect.
The victim “tried to turn around to avoid a confrontation,” according to the release. It was during this time that the victim noticed the driver of the other vehicle point a pistol out the driver’s window and shoot towards the victim.
Deputies were dispatched to the area and made contact with the victim.
While the victim was never hit, their vehicle sustained a total of three bullet strikes.
Detectives later located the second vehicle and took the suspect into custody. While a probable cause statement has been filed with the Stone County Prosecuting Attorney, formal charges have not been filed with the courts against the suspect.
The Sheriff’s Office concludes their release saying, “This was an isolated incident between two parties, and we feel there is no danger to the community.”
Isaac Estes-Jones
A Stone County man was arrested on Monday, February 3, after allegedly firing a pistol at an occupied vehicle outside of Shell Knob. Teddy Blevins, 58, of Lampe, is being held in the Stone County Jail without bond as of press time. He is charged with assault in the first degree and armed criminal action.
According to a press release from Sheriff Doug Rader, the suspect and victim knew each other and had an existing conflict of an unspecified nature.
The Sheriff’s report states the victim was driving in the Turkey Two subdivision near Shell Knob when they encountered a vehicle they recognized as belonging to the suspect.
The victim “tried to turn around to avoid a confrontation,” according to the release. It was during this time that the victim noticed the driver of the other vehicle point a pistol out the driver’s window and shoot towards the victim.
Deputies were dispatched to the area and made contact with the victim.
While the victim was never hit, their vehicle sustained a total of three bullet strikes.
Detectives later located the second vehicle and took the suspect into custody. While a probable cause statement has been filed with the Stone County Prosecuting Attorney, formal charges have not been filed with the courts against the suspect.
The Sheriff’s Office concludes their release saying, “This was an isolated incident between two parties, and we feel there is no danger to the community.”
