| FOLLOW-UP: Aaron Pearson was the Springfield Police Officer who was shot. He sustained injuries, including to his brain, that will end his career and require long-term rehabilitation, according to Chief Williams.
Pearson had been highlighted in an episode of "Cops" seen here.
A suspect has been arrested in this incident. His name is Joshua Hagood. He was linked to a gun found at the scene and seen by witnesses running away after shots had been fired. If convicted, Hagood, 32, could receive a life sentence.
Chief of Police Paul F. Williams has issued the following statement:
Our police department has been struck by a tragic incident this morning. The health of our injured officer and the privacy and support of his family are our primary concerns.
Just before 1:30 this morning, our patrol officers noticed suspicious activity in the area of Glenstone and Chestnut and began to question several subjects. At that time, a Springfield police officer was shot and received serious injuries. He is currently hospitalized in serious, but stable condition.
While conducting search of the area, officers encountered a male subject who has been taken into custody for questioning. However, the investigation is still ongoing, and we are not naming him a suspect at this time.
We would like businesses in the area southeast of Glenstone and Chestnut to be aware that as police continue the search this morning, they will likely be contacted so we can check their buildings for a suspect in hiding.
We sincerely appreciate the many who have reached out to our department, expressing their concerns and offering their prayers. Additional messages can be shared with the SPD on Twitter (@sgfpolice) or Facebook (SGF Police Springfield, MO) using the hashtag #PrayersforSPD or by email at SPDmail@springfieldmo.gov.
More information will be provided later today.
Many have so generously offered to provide monetary donations to our injured officer and his family. Here is how that can be done.
Donations can be made through the Missouri Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Foundation. The primary account location is Commerce Bank at 2770 W. Republic Road.
You can donate money by visiting any Springfield Commerce Bank and donating to the FOP account, or you can send checks with Springfield Police in the memo to:
Missouri FOP Foundation
2101 W. Chesterfield Blvd. C100-91
Springfield, MO 65807.
We apologize for any inconvenience, but donations cannot be made over the phone. Go Back | 
