Standoff in Missouri After Gunman Shoots Officer

Standoff in Missouri After Gunman Shoots Officer
The approximate location of a standoff between police and a gunman in Glasgow Village, Mo. on Feb. 26, 2018. Screenshot via Google Maps
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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A police officer was shot in the chest in St. Louis County on the morning of Monday, Feb. 26, resulting in a standoff between the gunman and police.

The officer was with a U.S. Marshals Service task force serving a warrant on the gunman, who was identified by his sister as 40-year-old William Watson Jr., the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported.
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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