Kevin M. Davis Obituary, Death: Man killed in Lincoln County shooting; person of interest freed
Kevin M. Davis Obituary, Death – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has released a person of interest in connection with a fatal shooting that took place in Lincoln County on Monday, hours after the incident. According to a statement from the sheriff’s office, the individual was initially booked on a manslaughter charge, but was later released.
The shooting occurred in the 300 block of South Highway W, prompting both Lincoln County deputies and Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers to respond to the scene around noon. Upon arrival, law enforcement officials discovered an adult male who had suffered a gunshot wound. Despite efforts to provide assistance, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Later in the evening, the sheriff’s office identified the victim as 38-year-old Kevin M. Davis, a resident of Elsberry, Missouri. Authorities had contacted Davis’s family to notify them of his death before releasing his name to the public.
To inform the community, the sheriff’s office posted an update on social media at 1:40 p.m., urging the public to avoid the area where the shooting had occurred. The message also reassured residents that there was no ongoing threat to the community. Despite the release of this information, details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting remain limited.
As of Tuesday morning, no charges have been filed in the case, and no further information has been made available on Missouri’s online court records. The investigation into the shooting is still ongoing, with authorities continuing to gather evidence and interview potential witnesses. The sheriff’s office has promised to release additional details as they become available.
In the meantime, the public has been urged to come forward with any information that could assist in the investigation. Authorities have provided a contact number for anyone who may have relevant information: the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office at 636-462-6513.
The sheriff’s office concluded the statement by emphasizing that anyone arrested is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, and assured the public that they will keep them informed as new details emerge. The tragic incident remains under investigation, and the sheriff’s office is working diligently to uncover the full circumstances surrounding the shooting.
