Suspect shot 2 men in High Ridge after eggs were thrown at his car, police say

HIGH RIDGE, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A man is facing charges, accused in a shooting that left one person dead in High Ridge on Thursday night.

Robert Kalbach, 21, of Dittmer, Mo, is charged with first-degree murder, first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and three counts of armed criminal action.

Police believe Kalbach drove to a business in the 2800 block of High Ridge Boulevard and started talking to a group of people that included the two victims.

An altercation occurred, and police say some in the group started throwing eggs at Kalbach’s car. Kalbach, who was still in his car, then allegedly drew a gun and fired multiple shots. The shooting happened around 8:30 p.m.

Joseph Schertler, 26, of High Ridge and another man were shot. Both were taken to a local hospital, where Schertler died.

Kalbach drove off, police say, but was later arrested without incident. He is being held in the Jefferson County Jail without bond.

After the shooting, Daves Diner High Ridge posted on social media about the shooting, stating it happened in their parking lot. The post read that all of their employees were safe.

Hideout Sports Bar also posted on social media after the shooting.

“Our hearts are broken over the senseless violence that has touched our High Ridge community. We lost a wonderful regular who was part of our Hideout family, and their absence will be deeply felt,” a portion of the post read.