(KTTS News) — The Polk County sheriff is looking for a person of interest after a man’s body was found in a barn on Monday.
Investigators say Shane Ellzey is considered armed and dangerous.
The victim’s truck is missing, and Ellzey may be driving it.
The victim’s name has not been released.
Press Release
THE POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND MISSOURI STATE PATROL RESPONDED TO A RESIDENCE IN POLK, MISSOURI ON 06-05-23 FOR A REPORT OF A POSSIBLE HOMICIDE.
A MALE RESIDENT WAS LOCATED DECEASED FROM UNNATURAL CAUSES ON THE PROPERTY.
THE VICTIM’S 2001 FORD F150 CREWCAB TRUCK WAS MISSING FROM THE PROPERTY, POSSIBLY BEARING A MISSOURI LICENSE PLATE OF 5HW36.
A PERSON OF INTEREST TO THIS INVESTIGATION WAS IDENTIFIED AS SHANE ELZZEY.
SHANE ELZZEY MAY BE IN POSSESSION OF THE VICTIM’S FORD F150 AND FIREARMS.
SHANE ELLZEY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS AND SHOULD NOT BE CONFRONTED BY THE PUBLIC.
ANYONE WITH INFORMATION REGARDING THE WHEREABOUTS OF SHANE ELLZEY OR THE 2001 FORD TRUCK SHOULD CONTACT THE POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE OR THE MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL TROOP D HEADQUARTERS.
Original Story
Authorities are investigating after a man’s body was found Monday night in rural Polk County.
The man was found in a barn.
The Polk County Sheriff and Highway Patrol are working the case.
