Christopher M. Carter

Deadly force

A deputy shot Christopher M. Carter twice after he allegedly fired a shot over Sheriff Glenn Ebker's head. Police said Carter's mother called shortly after 6 p.m., saying her son was suicidal, armed with a shotgun, and looking for his girlfriend. A few minutes later, Carter arrived in the parking lot of the Owensville Mill Tavern. When Owensville police and Gasconade County deputies arrived, Carter reportedly fired a shot above their heads. The officers sought cover as Carter started walking back and forth across the parking lot while holding the shotgun, pointing it at officers and at himself. Carter again started speaking with police after Ebker arrived. After about an hour, Carter allegedly fired his shotgun just over Ebker's head, then aimed the at Ebker, which prompted the deputy to shoot him. Carter was flown a hospital, where he died.