Stolen vehicle connected to killing of rural Missouri teen: Investigators
After pursuing more than 150 leads, the Mid-Missouri Major Case Squad is asking for the public's help in solving the investigation into the fatal shooting of a Fulton, Missouri, teenager.
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. – After pursuing more than 150 leads, the Mid-Missouri Major Case Squad is asking for the public's help in solving the investigation into the fatal shooting of a Fulton, Missouri, teenager.
According to the Callaway County Sheriff's Office, the shooting happened on the evening of Jan. 19. Fulton police responded to a reported disabled vehicle at South Business 54 and Commons Drive just after 11:50 p.m.
Police found the victim, Mason Sheets, shot to death inside the vehicle. Sheets was 17. A female juvenile who was at the scene was taken into custody.
Police and county authorities then activated the Mid-Missouri Major Case Squad.
Over the following days, investigators determined the vehicle associated with Sheets' killing had been reported stolen on Jan. 13. Authorities obtained pictures of the vehicle from the owner to both help the investigation and get their car back.
The vehicle is a maroon Jeep 4x4 Sport with Missouri license plates ZHOS7H.
Anyone with information on the shooting or the vehicle's whereabouts is asked to contact Callaway County CrimeStoppers online or by phone at 573-592-2474.
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