Shooting In Imperial Leaves One Dead; Suspect In Custody

Imperial, Mo. (KFMO) - The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Thursday night in Imperial.

Deputies responded at approximately 9 p.m. to the 2600 block of Breakwater for a reported shooting. When deputies arrived, they located the victim across the street from the suspect’s residence. The victim was seated in a lawn chair and holding a towel against his chest in an effort to control the bleeding.

Deputies immediately established a perimeter around the suspect’s residence while also providing protection for EMS personnel so they could safely reach and treat the victim. The Sheriff’s Office Crisis Response Team and SWAT were dispatched to the scene as deputies continued working to safely resolve a barricade situation involving the suspect.

After several hours, the suspect surrendered and was taken into custody without further incident.

The victim was transported to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

The Sheriff’s Office says this was the second domestic-related homicide its deputies responded to Thursday.

Both investigations remain active. The Sheriff’s Office says additional information will be released when appropriate.

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.