New Year's Eve Party Shooting In The Lake Area Leaves One Dead, One Injured

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. — A 20-year-old man is dead and an 18-year-old is injured after a shooting at a New Year's Eve party that occurred outside of Brumley.

The Miller County Sheriff's Office says the investigation is ongoing and no arrests appear to have been made as of this publishing.

LakeExpo will update this story as more information is confirmed by authorities.

The following press release was issued by the Miller County Sheriff's Office on Friday afternoon:

On Wednesday, December 31, 2025, deputies responded to the 1700 block of Highway 42 outside Brumley for a report of a shooting at a New Year's Eve party.

Upon arrival, deputies located a 20-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper chest. Emergency medical personnel provided aid, but the victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Deputies were also advised of a second victim who had been transported from the party to a nearby storage facility. There, they located an 18-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. He was taken to a local hospital and later airlifted to the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia for further treatment.

This is an active investigation, and the identities of the victims are being withheld. This appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no threat to the public. No further information will be provided at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Wheeler at 573-369-2341.