Suspected Missouri University of Science and Technology gunman charged with assault on law enforcement

(CBS/KMOV) ROLLA, Mo. - Cody Willcoxson, the man accused of trying to get onto a military base, firing shots at police and then carrying a weapon onto the Missouri University of Science and Technology campus, was arrested Thursday afternoon and charged with four counts of assault on law enforcement.

Willcoxson, 31, has been accused in a crime spree that began around 8:30 Thursday morning when he allegedly tried to get onto Fort Leonard Wood. Officials say he was driving a silver Dodge Magnum at the time and wasn't allowed onto the base because he didn't have proper identification.

According to CBS affiliate KMOV, The Department of the Army Civilian Policeman pulled Willcoxson over for further inspection. He was then ordered to leave Fort Leonard Wood, but instead continued driving through the west gate toward the main gate. Military police followed him and he exited Fort Leonard Wood. Officials say he was on the military property for less than five minutes.

Military police contacted St. Robert police and they took over the pursuit and followed Willcoxson onto an interstate highway. St. Robert Chief Curtis Curenton says the suspect fired at least a dozen rounds at police from an AK-47. Chief Curenton says his vehicle was hit twice. No one was injured.

Later Thursday morning, police say Wilcoxson fired shots near the Missouri University of Science and Technology campus, and was then seen carrying a gun on campus.

According to a spokesperson for the university, an alert was sent out around 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, warning that the suspect was spotted entering McNutt Hall. At 9:10 a.m., university officials reported that the suspect had left the campus.

No shots were fired on campus and no injuries were reported. Graduation at Missouri University of Science and Technology was last weekend, so school was not in session Thursday while gunman was on campus. There were no classes going on at McNutt Hall.

He is currently being held in Phelps County on a $1 million bond.

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