House Springs Double Shooting Suspect Dies From Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

Jefferson Co., Mo. (KFMO) - The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has announced that Robert Winkelman, the suspect in the July 25 double shooting in House Springs, has died.

According to authorities, Winkelman died Sunday, August 2nd, at a local hospital.

Investigators say Winkelman shot himself in the head at the scene of the crime on July 25th as deputies approached and attempted to take him into custody.

The shooting occurred in the area of Doetzel Drive in House Springs. Detectives alleged that Winkelman confronted people at a neighboring residence before shooting a 38-year-old woman in the head. Authorities said the woman’s 17-year-old daughter was then shot while attempting to provide first aid to her mother.

Both victims were transported to area hospitals in critical condition and later died from their injuries.

Following the victims’ deaths, the Jefferson County Prosecutor’s Office upgraded the case to include two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of armed criminal action against Winkelman.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation into the incident remains active and ongoing despite the suspect’s death.