An Eldon man is hospitalized following a standoff with police Wednesday morning.
Officers were called out to the 211 block of Leeds Avenue for a hostage situation, with two women reportedly hiding in a closet.
34-year-old David Wallace then confronted police when they arrived, throwing knives at them.
A highway patrol officer then shot the Wallace during the confrontation.
He was taken to Lake Regional for treatment. He faces numerous charges and is expected to be held on a $500,000 bond.
Miller County Sheriff’s deputies and Eldon police assisted in the incident. The official report is seen below.
Eldon Shooting MSHP
