Newton County shooting…Suspects still at large

On Saturday, March 4th the Newton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Carver Road and MM Highway in reference to a shooting incident.

The Newton County Sheriff’s Office released the following press statement:

“At that location it was learned that a man had put his vehicle into a ditch after apparently being shot twice. An altercation had occurred between the victim and occupants of another vehicle. At this time the reason for the shooting is not known but everyone involved in the incident knew each other. The victim was taken by ambulance to an area hospital and was later med flighted to another location.

Newton County Detectives began working the scene and interviewing witnesses. Throughout the rest of the day a series of search warrants were served with the final one being served at 13314 Highway V, Diamond Mo. This warrant was served by Detectives and the Special Response Team. At that location at 2:15 A.M. one of the 3 suspects was taken into custody. Cody Douglas Jones, 35 years of age was arrested and charged with 1) Assault First Degree 2) Armed Criminal Action 3) Assault Second Degree 4) Armed Criminal Action. He is currently in custody with No Bond.

Two other individuals are still being sought. They are Trevor J. Palmer 26 years of age. Kimber M. Laquet, 37 years of age. Warrants have been issued for both suspects with the exact same charges as Jones. The Sheriffs Office requests anyone having information as to the location of these individuals contact the Newton Sheriff’s Office at 417-451-8300 or Central Dispatch at 417-451-4242.”