Officers pursued a vehicle in a high-speed chase through downtown Jefferson City and east on U.S. 54. Christopher Morris got out of his vehicle and allegedly began shooting at officers who shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Christopher Morris
Agency Responsible: Jefferson City Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Race: White
Date of Death: August 8, 2019
County: Audrain
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Geography: Rural