FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 16, 2024

For More Information Contact:
Scott Williamson
Chief of Police
Police Department
660.785.6945

KPD provides update on homicide investigation

(Kirksville, MO) - The Kirksville Police Department wants to update residents on the ongoing investigation of the October 8 murder of Dakota McClelland.

The suspect, Shawn Dukes, is still in police custody while being treated at a medical facility. He has been charged in Adair County with first-degree murder and armed criminal action.

The case remains under investigation. KPD is working thoroughly and diligently to investigate this case and piece together what happened. Several search warrants have been executed related to the investigation. KPD asks anyone with firsthand information about this case to please come forward. KPD will continue to follow any and all investigative paths.

You may call the police station at 660.785.6945, issue an anonymous tip at 660.627.2878, or email police@kirksville.gov.

A criminal charge is merely an accusation and a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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