Two Men Shot in High Ridge; One Person Taken Into Custody

HIGH RIDGE, Mo. — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left two adult men wounded Thursday evening, November 5, 2026, in High Ridge.

According to information released by authorities, the shooting occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. in the 2800 block of High Ridge Boulevard.

Deputies responded to the incident and began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Authorities confirmed that two adult men were shot and that one individual was taken into custody shortly after the incident in connection with the investigation.

Investigation Remains Ongoing

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has not released the identities of the two victims or the individual taken into custody.

Additional details, including the victims’ conditions, the circumstances leading up to the shooting and whether criminal charges will be filed, have not been publicly disclosed.

Investigators have also not announced a possible motive or whether the individuals involved knew one another.

The Sheriff’s Office has indicated that additional information will be released as the investigation progresses.

Awaiting Additional Information

As of Friday, November 6, authorities had provided limited information about the incident.

The investigation remains ongoing, and no further details regarding arrests or charges were available in the initial report.

My Parkland News will provide updates as additional information becomes available from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.