Officer Shooting Resulted In Death, March 17, 2022

BONNE TERRE, MO. – An officer involved shooting occurred late Wednesday night/early Thursday morning, March 16th/17th, 2022 in the City of Bonne Terre involving two officers.

One officer was killed, and another was injured in a Bonne Terre motel shootout. Bonne Terre is about an hour south of St. Louis in St. Francois County.

Bonne Terre Police had responded to a disturbance call at Motel 6 off Highway K just before 12:30 a.m. on Thursday.

Reports indicated that both officers were injured and transported for medical treatment.

It was announced that Officer Lane Burns died as a result of the shooting. Officer Burns died protecting his community and his fellow officer. Cpl. Garrett Worley was hospitalized and receiving treatment for his injuries as of Thursday morning.

Missouri Highway Patrol Cpl. Dallas Thompson said when officers approached a room, the suspect identified as James Emory came out and opened fire. Both officers were hit but were able to return fire, killing Emory.

Officer Garrett Worley, who was shot in the leg, was airlifted to a St. Louis hospital. He is 28-years-old and has been an officer for seven years.

Officer Lane Burns, shot multiple times, was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. He later died from injuries. Burns was in his early 30’s and had been on the force for about five years.

Cpl. Thompson said, “Being a smaller town this is going to hit harder.”

Officer Burns leaves behind a fiancé, Shannon Chasteen, and a 9-year-old daughter.

The Missouri Highway Patrol has officially taken over the investigation.