Authorities in Missouri are actively searching for an armed suspect who remains at large following a violent incident that began in Maryland Heights and concluded in Bridgeton. The suspect is described as a Black male with shoulder-length dreads, wearing dark pants. He is wanted in connection with assaulting a law enforcement officer and an officer-involved shooting that occurred around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday in the 11900 block of Dorsett Road in Maryland Heights. During the initial encounter, damage was observed to the window of a business within a shopping plaza on that block. Following the shooting, two suspects fled the scene in a vehicle, traveling northbound on Interstate 270 and then eastbound on Interstate 70. The vehicle crashed just east of Interstate 270, prompting the suspects to abandon the car and flee on foot. One suspect was subsequently taken into custody and transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. The second suspect, the individual currently sought by police, escaped capture. As of approximately 7:00 p.m., the Bridgeton Police Department reported that the search was still ongoing in the area of Hermann Estates Drive. Maryland Heights Police confirmed at 8:00 p.m. that the suspect remains at large. Investigators urge the public to remain vigilant and report any information regarding the suspect's location. The incident involves serious charges including assault on a law enforcement officer and shooting. Authorities continue to coordinate efforts between the Maryland Heights Police Department and the Bridgeton Police Department to locate the armed suspect and ensure public safety in the affected areas.