Former Officer Sentenced After Tragic Shooting | Jefferson City News

Former Moberly police officer David Heyde has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Bailey Scott in July 2025. After initially posting a $100,000 bond and briefly walking free, Heyde was rearrested before his next court date. A June jury convicted him, marking the end of a long legal journey and delivering a harsh verdict for a life cut tragically short — a sobering reminder of the consequences when justice takes its time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4d7759b632d46027