Ty C. Arnold

Deadly force

Ty C. Arnold died following a chase and shootout. Arnold was sought in connection with the shooting death of his wife in St. Joseph earlier that day. Troopers and deputies had attempted to stop Arnold shortly before 4 p.m., but Arnold turned south on US 65, drove into the median to avoid spike strip and fled north. Arnold reportedly fired several shots at officers from his other; two bystanders were injured, police said. There was a brief standoff near a MoDOT maintenance shed. Arnold then returned to his truck, which was parked on the shoulder. Officers approached and saw that Arnold wasn't moving. They reportedly didn't know whether Arnold was hit by officers or took his own life.