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Police arrest man wanted for Missouri murder

According to the Iron County Sheriff’s Office, McCoy Kelley is wanted for first-degree murder and armed criminal action
Credit: Iron County Sheriff's Office

IRON COUNTY, Mo. — Deputies in Iron County arrested a man who was wanted in connection to a murder.

According to the Iron County Sheriff’s Office, McCoy Kelley is accused of first-degree murder and armed criminal action.

Deputies responded to a home in Vulcan, Missouri, shortly after 1 a.m. Tuesday where 30-year-old William (Billy) Shy was found dead.

Witnesses told deputies Shy was shot by Kelley when he opened the door. The Iron County Sheriff’s Office said warrants for first-degree murder and armed criminal action were issued.

On Wednesday, the Iron County Sheriff's Office said Kelley was arrested without incident.

The investigation is being conducted by the Iron County Sheriff’s Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

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