KIRKSVILLE, Mo.- On March 23, 2026, at approximately 0311 hours, officers responded to the area of the old Bear Creek Apartments, just south of Kirksville, in reference to multiple shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located one individual with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported from the scene for medical attention and is currently listed in stable condition. One individual, identified as Jack Pulis, is currently in custody.
Jack Pulis
(Courtesy Adair County Sheriff's Department)
Charges include:
-Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Subsection 9 (Shooting at/From Motor Vehicle, Person, Motor Vehicle, or Building – Resulting in Death or Injury) – Felony A
-Burglary in the 1st Degree – Felony B
-Assault in the 2nd Degree – Felony D
-Armed Criminal Action – Unclassified Felony
-Attempted Assault in the 2nd Degree – Felony E
-Armed Criminal Action – Unclassified Felony
-Attempted Assault in the 2nd Degree – Felony E
-Armed Criminal Action – Unclassified Felony
-Property Damage in the 2nd Degree – Misdemeanor B
One additional individual, identified as Dustin Partin, currently has an active warrant and is not in custody at this time.
Dustin Partin
(Courtesy Adair County Sheriff's Department)
Charges include:
-Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Subsection 9 (Shooting at/From Motor Vehicle,
Person, Motor Vehicle, or Building – Resulting in Death or Injury) – Felony A
-Burglary in the 1st Degree – Felony B
-Unlawful Possession of a Firearm – Felony C
-Assault in the 2nd Degree – Felony D
-Armed Criminal Action – Unclassified Felony
-Attempted Assault in the 2nd Degree – Felony E
-Armed Criminal Action – Unclassified Felony
-Attempted Assault in the 2nd Degree – Felony E
-Armed Criminal Action – Unclassified Felony
-Property Damage in the 2nd Degree – Misdemeanor B
All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Anyone with additional information regarding this incident, or knowledge of the
whereabouts of Dustin Partin, is encouraged to contact the Adair County Sheriff’s Office at 660-665-4644 or Central Dispatch at 660-665-5621.
