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Suspect in Chariton shooting taken into custody Mon. night

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January 20th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Iowa say a suspect in the shooting of a woman outside a home in Chariton Friday morning was apprehended Monday night, in Missouri.  At approximately 10:00 PM, 45-year old Robert Eugene Graham was taken into custody without incident at Poosey State Park in Livingston County, Missouri, by members of the Grundy and Livingston County Sheriff’s Offices and the Missouri State Highway Patrol SWAT Team.  Graham is currently being held at the Livingston County Jail.

Officials say at approximately 7:13 am on January 16th, the Lucas County Dispatch Center received a 911 in reference to a female being shot outside a residence.  Chariton Police Officers responded to 1701 Court Avenue, in Chariton.  Upon arriving at the residence, Chariton Police officers found a female lying in the driveway by a vehicle with a gunshot wound.  The victim was transported to a local hospital and was then taken by air ambulance to a Des Moines hospital.  The victim, 33-year old Gayle Darrah, is still in critical condition at this time.