PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cass County Investigates a Double Shooting
Public Information Officer:
January 20th, 2022
Major Kevin Tieman,
Cass County Sheriff’s Office
816-380-8615
Deputies from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to 12201 E 233rd Street, rural Peculiar, in regards to a domestic disturbance with shots fired. Upon arrival, it was determined that one person was shot multiple times and one person was deceased. The individual shot multiple times was transported to an area hospital and is in serious condition. Deputies are processing the scene and collecting available evidence.
Update: 05-26-20
Investigation Continues
Investigators believe that Stuart F. Hampton, 34, Peculiar went to the residence on E. 233rd Street and fired numerous rounds into the house striking his cousin, John J. Still, 42, Peculiar.
Mr. Still was transported to an area hospital in serious condition and is currently hospitalized. Mr. Hampton was pronounced dead at the scene from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot.
The investigation is ongoing.