A routine stolen vehicle response on Sunday, December 31, transformed into an arrest involving a stolen car, a loaded firearm, and an escape attempt in Higginsville.

Responding to a Pilot Travel Center, Higginsville Police Department officers located a stolen white Toyota Yaris with California registration 8PFD804 at Casey General Stores.

Suspect, Daronte Shaw-Jackson, compliant but exhibiting unusual behavior, was apprehended at the SureStay hotel.

A loaded GLOCK 20, 10mm, was found in the vehicle, with Shaw-Jackson admitting to carjacking and using the weapon during the crime.

Following an escape attempt at Lafayette County Jail, Shaw-Jackson was recaptured in Lexington.

Shawn- Jackson has been charged with four felonies, including possession of a loaded weapon, carjacking at gunpoint, illegal narcotics possession, and assault on law enforcement officers.

Shaw-Jackson’s alleged crime spree spanned multiple states.

Higginsville Police Department and Lafayette County law enforcement continue collaborating on the investigation to ensure community safety.

Further updates will be provided as the case unfolds.