A 5-and-a-half hour standoff in Higbee ended early this morning (Sat.) with both men in the hospital, after a verbal confrontation turned physical. Randolph County Sheriff Aaron Wilson said his deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call Friday just before 7:00 at 519 North Randolph Street in Higbee…..

Sheriff Wilson said Beltz then barricaded himself inside a vehicle on the driveway…..

Sheriff Wilson said Beltz shot himself….

Randolph County Sheriff Aaron Wilson, who said his department received assistance from Moberly Police, the State Highway Patrol, and the Boone County SWAT Team.