Man now faces murder charge for police pursuit crash that killed Missouri officer

Published September 18, 2024 10:31 AM

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri man is now facing a murder charge for the police chase that led to the death of an officer. Christopher Aaron Bishop Wehmeyer was originally charged with aggravated fleeing a stop or detention resulting in death after the chase on Aug. 31. Prosecutors on Tuesday added a charge of second-degree murder. Police say Wehmeyer fled when an Osage Beach officer tried to stop him for speeding on U.S. 54. Osage Beach officer Phylicia Carson joined the pursuit before skidding off the road into a tree. Her squad car burst into flames. Carson, a mother of six, died from her injuries. Messages were left Wednesday with Wehmeyer’s attorney.

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