Man wanted in fatal New Madrid shooting in custody

NEW MADRID, Mo. — A New Madrid man charged in connection with a fatal shooting is in custody.

The New Madrid Police Department reported the arrest of Terrance Bevly, 28, who is wanted in connection with the death of Patrick Johnson, 18, of New Madrid. Bevley was located Wednesday evening on Blades Drive in New Madrid and turned himself in without incident, according to police

Johnson, who was found at approximately 7 p.m. Tuesday in his car parked in the 100 block of St. Theresa in New Madrid, had suffered a gunshot wound to his hip, according to a news release from New Madrid Police Chief Joey Higgerson. The victim was taken to Missouri Delta Medical Center, where he died from his wounds.

“It was initially reported that Mr. Johnson’s wounds were self-inflicted, but after gathering evidence at the scene and speaking to witnesses, it was clear that the shot was fired by someone else inside the vehicle,” the chief said.

Charges of first degree voluntary manslaughter, armed criminal action and receiving stolen property were filed Wednesday by New Madrid County Prosecuting Attorney Andrew Lawson against Bevly. According to online court records, Bevly is being held without bond.