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Cuba police officer shot while responding to call; suspect killed

Police said a suspect shot the officer in the leg Saturday around 3 p.m. The officer fatally shot the suspect.
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CUBA, Mo. — A police officer was injured Saturday afternoon while responding to a call for a domestic disturbance in Cuba, Missouri.

Police said a suspect shot the officer in the leg. The officer fatally shot the suspect.

The officer is expected to make a full recovery. The suspect died at the scene.

Police expected to release more information later Saturday.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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