Jersevyville officer injured, man killed in early-morning shootout

A police officer in Jerseyville was shot and a suspect killed just after 1 a.m. Tuesday in what began as a burglar alarm response at DJ’s Bar and Grill, 117 West Prairie St., KMOV reported.

When the officer arrived at the bar, he saw a man running away, KMOV reported. The officer chased him to an area off Carpenter Road.

KSDK reported both men were taken to a hospital after being shot. The officer was injured, but was conscious and talking.

The suspect was pronounced dead at the hospital, the Jersevyville police chief told KSDK.

This story was originally published June 13, 2017 at 6:35 AM with the headline "Jersevyville officer injured, man killed in early-morning shootout."