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🚨PRESS RELEASE- UPDATE 07/03/2025🚨

At approximately 10 p.m., officers with the Salem Police Department responded to the 700 block of south Elmer after receiving information that a shooting had taken place and a victim was shot and rushed to the ER, and later flown out for treatment.

The reported shooter remained inside the residence and refused to comply with officers’ commands to exit. A perimeter was established with the assistance of the Dent County Sheriff’s Office and Highway Patrol.

Rolla SWAT was contacted and responded to the scene to assist. The reported shooter was taken into custody without incident after a prolonged standoff.

UPDATE

On 07/03/2025, investigators of the Salem Police Department continued their extensive investigation into the incident and as a result, one suspect, Timothy Shipp, was incarcerated at the Dent County Jail.

A probable cause statement was filed with Dent County Prosecutor, Andrew Curley, and a warrant was issued by Judge Kelsaw for the following:

1 Count of Assault 1st Degree- Felony
1 Count of Armed Criminal Action- Felony

Shipp is currently being held at the Dent County Jail without bond. The investigation is ongoing.

All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.