A suspect was pronounced dead after a Livingston County officer attended to a one-vehicle accident and was involved in a shooting when things turned aggressive on Feb. 19.
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Around 6:30 that night, a deputy – who has not yet been identified – responded to the accident. He found the vehicle unoccupied, but followed footprints in the snow to locate the man in some timber. The man approached the deputy and made comments that raised concerns of mental health issues. The deputy attempted to help the suspect, later identified as Timothy D. Frandson, 34, Marceline. Frandson gave the deputy what was presumed to be a drug along with some personal items.
The deputy escorted Frandson back to his patrol car in an effort to assist him. They sat in the car and spoke for a short while before Frandson became aggressive, attacking the deputy. The deputy reported that he pulled his weapon in self-defense. Frandson was later declared dead on the scene.
The officer sustained moderate injuries from the scuffle and was transported to the Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe. His name has not been released.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control and the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office were called to investigate the scene of the incident. The investigation continues.
Highway 36 westbound lanes were blocked after the incident and re-opened around 11 p.m.