CLAY COUNTY, Mo – Memorial Day activities at Smithville Lake in Clay County were interrupted Monday evening, May 30, when county officials received reports of gunfire in the area.
A manhunt ended at the intersection of I-435 and Highway 152, where the suspect vehicle overturned off the roadway.
Two persons were taken into custody, and a handgun confiscated. A third person fled the scene and evaded authorities.
The two suspects in custody were taken to the Clay County Jail awaiting formal charges.