Crime & Safety
Jefferson County, MO Man Allegedly Shot Victim, Hid Gun in Woods
House Springs, MO – A 34 year old Jefferson County man is facing serious felony charges after allegedly shooting another man during a domestic related incident in House Springs, leaving the victim hos
By Natalie Rhodes · 2026-10-16T19:47:01.055Z
House Springs, MO – A 34 year old Jefferson County man is facing serious felony charges after allegedly shooting another man during a domestic related incident in House Springs, leaving the victim hospitalized and the accused jailed without bond.
According to the Jefferson County Sheriff 's Office, Sheriff Dave Marshak announced Friday, Oct. 16, that Nathan R. Higgins, of Fenton, has been charged with first degree domestic assault and armed criminal action following the shooting Wednesday night.
Deputies responded around 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, to a residence in the 5000 block of Dean Drive in House Springs after receiving reports of a shooting.
Investigators said Higgins allegedly shot another man before fleeing the area.
Suspect Allegedly Hid Weapon in Woods
Authorities reported that deputies located the wounded victim and began investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
While deputies were on scene, Higgins allegedly emerged from a nearby wooded area and surrendered.
During interviews, investigators learned that Higgins allegedly came out of the wooded area and surrendered after hiding an intermediate firearm in the woods.
Investigators subsequently obtained a search warrant for the property, where they reportedly recovered evidence connected to the shooting.
The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment. Sheriff's officials said he was in stable condition and expected to survive.
Suspect Held Without Bond
Higgins was taken into custody Wednesday night and remains held without bond at the Jefferson County Jail.
Authorities said Higgins is being held on the Jefferson County Jail's felony charges, including first degree domestic assault and armed criminal action.
The Sheriff's Office also credited Jefferson County Prosecutor Trisha Stefanski and her staff for quickly obtaining an in custody warrant.
The investigation remains ongoing.
The charges are allegations, and Higgins is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.