Two face charges in shooting incident

A Holts Summit man and a Jefferson City woman have been charged in connection with a shots fired incident that occurred Thursday night.

Joe Connors, 45, of Holts Summit, is charged with unlawful used of a weapon, unlawful possession of a firearm, tampering with evidence and possession of marijuana.

Jennifer Patterson, 30, of Jefferson City, is charged with possession of methamphetamine, driving while revoked, and careless and imprudent driving.

The shooting occurred in the 200 block of Hess Way near the intersection of Ashley and Washington streets, according to Jefferson City Police.

Connors fired a gun from a vehicle driven by Patterson. He then threw the firearm out the window of the vehicle.

Patterson fled the area at a high speed until she was stopped at the intersection of Hickey and Adams streets.

Patterson was found to have a revoked driving status and found to be in possession of a plastic bag filled with meth, which she admitted to using the day prior to this incident. Patterson also told authorities she had twice absconded from probation and parole.

As of Monday, Connors was being held on $100,000 bond and Patterson on $30,000 bond in the Cole County Jail.

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