George Jones: Charged in Shooting Rock Hill Officer Matt Crosby

The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office this afternoon issued charges against George Jones, 36, of the 1100 block of Raritan for two-charges of of armed criminal action, resisting arrest, first-degree assault and two counts of armed criminal action

He is currently each being held on a $150,000 cash only bond.

1100 raritan.JPG
Bing Maps
The shooting occurred in this apartment complex at the northeast corner of Manchester and McKnight.
Jones is accused of shooting Rock Hill police officer Matt Crosby as the officer and a colleague responded to a domestic dispute call around 12:20 a.m. today.

Jones allegedly shot the 30-year-old Crosby with a handgun as officer approached the apartment complex where Jones lived as was in an argument with his girlfriend. Crosby's colleague was able to return fire, striking the suspect before taking him into custody.

Crosby remains at St. John's Mercy Medical Center where surgeons have extracted a bullet from his spine.

My Voice Nation Help
0 comments
Sort: Newest | Oldest

Now Trending

From the Vault

 

General

©2013 Riverfront Times, LLC, All rights reserved.
Browse Voice Nation
  • Voice Places St. Louis

    Voice Places

    Find everything you're looking for in your city

  • Happy Hour App

    Happy Hour App

    Find the best happy hour deals in your city

  • Daily Deals

    Daily Deals

    Get today's exclusive deals at savings of anywhere from 50-90%

  • Best Of

    Best Of...

    Check out the hottest list of places and things to do around your city