Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Charles W. Armour

Gender : Male

Age : 57

Race : White

Date : 10/12/2025

Location : 100 block of West Caldwell Street

City : Paris

County : Monroe

State : Missouri

Agency : Missouri State Highway Patrol, Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 10/12/2025, officers from multiple agencies arrived at a home on the 100 block of West Caldwell Street in Paris, Missouri, to contact 57-year-old Charles W. Armour in connection with a homicide investigation in Ralls County. During the encounter, Armour fired at officers, injuring a Randolph County deputy. Officers returned fire. When a SWAT team entered the residence, Armour was found dead.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://muddyrivernews.com/top-stories/state-investigators-say-shootout-in-paris-mo-leaves-deputy-wounded-person-of-interest-dead/20251012194237/
https://www.wgem.com/2025/10/12/heavy-police-presence-paris-missouri/
https://www.missourinet.com/2025/10/12/man-dead-officer-injured-in-paris-missouri-shootout-during-person-of-interest-murder-investigation/