Car hijacking ends near Frederick Avenue, suspect identified

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- On Sunday morning, the St. Joseph Police Department responded to an armed carjacking in the 800 block of South 24th Street.

Police responded to a report a victim was approached by Devontra Hughes, who pointed a firearm and stole his white 2014 Honda Accord. 

Later Sunday morning, officers were dispatched to a disturbance in the 4500 block of Orchard Road. Hughes allegedly shot a male in the hand before fleeing the scene in the stolen vehicle, according to a press release from SJPD.

License Plate Reader cameras later tracked the vehicle in Andrew County.

The Savannah Police Department attempted to stop the vehicle, but reported Hughes fled, resulting in a pursuit.

The vehicle crashed near Frederick Avenue and Interstate 29. Police say they found Hughes at the scene and took him into custody.

A handgun and loaded magazine were recovered near the crash scene with assistance from the ATF K9. The Missouri State Highway Patrol worked the crash investigation, and SJPD is handling the robbery and assault cases.

Hughes has been charged with vehicle hijacking, a Class B Felony.

Additional charges related to the assault and resisting arrest are pending.

News-Press NOW will continue to track this case.