The standoff between law enforcement and the shooting suspect continues as of 7:30 a.m.
Law Enforcement is establishing a perimeter around a house on Market St., in Hermann. This coming after two individuals left the home telling authorities that the suspect was in the home. This individual has been the subject of a multi county manhunt.
The investigation was ongoing as of 11 p.m. following a shooting incident involving two Hermann Police Department Officers shortly before 9:30 p.m. Sunday evening.
Officers are keeping the scene secure as officials wait for arrival of investigators to aide in searching the crime scene, it is unclear when they will arrive.
The shooting occurred after two officers attempted to verify if the suspect of a traffic stop had active warrants for arrest.
The officers were airlifted to undisclosed hospitals for treatment. As of 11 p.m. neither officer has died.
As of 11pm the suspect has still not been located.
Area residents are urged to call 911 or local law enforcement with any information related to the shooting
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is searching for Kenneth Lee Simpson, 35, who is described as a 180-pound white male with red hair, hazel eyes standing 5 feet 10 inches.
It is unknown what clothes he is wearing or what type of firearm he has.
According to the Highway Patrol the suspect shot two Hermann Police Officers at a Casey's General Store located at 811 Market St. before fleeing the scene.
It is unknown whether the suspect is traveling on foot or in a vehicle or which direction he fled in.
He is connected with a 2014 Black Jeep Wrangler with Missouri license plate RF5A0P.
