MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. The officer was not injured. "We barricaded the doors and everybody said stay quiet, be quiet because we didn't know what to expect. “I can’t tell you how proud I am of him and how he handled the situation.”“I believe the action of our police officer was actually very heroic," stated Chief Carson. Chief Carson said the gunman confronted the officer right away and began shooting at the officer.Carson said the suspect is listed in serious condition.The suspect had worked for the city of Maryland Heights for less than three years.Police are reviewing surveillance video of the incident, Carson said.Sign up for a newsletter from FOX 2 to get updates about news and weather.
(AP) — A part-time janitor has been charged with first-degree murder after he shot and killed a worker at a crowded suburban St. Louis community center before an officer who was outside the building rushed in and opened fire on the gunman, possibly preventing a … 2300 McKelvey Road, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 (314) 738-2599 . We were worried about it," Dave Maryas said, calling it the longest 40 minutes of his life.A lifeguard told News 4 that she saw the shooter and was able to get several people out of the building and to a nearby house.
Police said there is a lot of broken glass.Along with the evidence, investigators will be reviewing the officer’s body camera video and surveillance video from inside and outside of the facility.Chief Carson said the investigation is in the early stages and more information will be released at a later time.Live press conference with Chief William Carson regarding the shooting at the Maryland Heights Community CenterOfficer involved in 'running gunbattle' with suspect at community center, woman killed in shooting February 25, 2020 at 8:09 AM CST - Updated February 25 at 12:41 PM A Gray Media Group, Inc. Station - © 2002-2020 Gray Television, Inc. Maryland Heights Police Chief Bill Carson said the gunman and the victim were coworkers at the community center. Some people had workout gear on. Michael Honkomp, 30, is charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, assault and resisting arrest. Carson said Honkomp opened fire the second the officer entered the building and the officer returned fire, hitting the suspect multiple times. People just started walking through the front door. Police said the suspected gunman and one visitor were dead following the incident. What we know about the suspected shooter Police said Honkomp, … (KMOV/KTVI/CBS/KFVS) - Authorities in Maryland Heights, Missouri are investigating a deadly shooting at a community center on Monday night, Feb. 24.Dozens of emergency crews responded to the Maryland Heights Community Center after witnesses reported hearing numerous shots fired at the facility around 8:12 p.m.According to Maryland Heights Police Chief Bill Carson, a police officer was at the parking lot of the facility when the shooting occurred.The officer had just finished up some paperwork at the center and was about to leave.A woman came out of the building and told the officer that there was a man with a gun inside the community center and shots had been fired.The officer immediately ran to the building and called for more police assistance.When the officer entered the facility, Chief Carson said the suspect began shooting at the officer.When the officer returned fire, he hit the suspect.Seconds later, Chief Carson said the suspect and the officer were involved in a running gun battle.The firing stopped when the suspect became incapacitated on another floor from where the initial shooting began.According to Carson, the entire incident happened in seconds, not minutes.The suspect was transported to an area hospital with multiple gunshot wounds. He immediately went inside the community center and confronted the gunman," Carson said.The shooting happened just before 8:15 p.m. Monday. Tags Michael Honkomp
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