MO - Independence officer, Jackson County process server killed in shooting

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Independence officer, Jackson County process server killed in shooting​

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — An Independence police officer and Jackson County civil process server were shot and killed, and two more officers were shot and wounded on Thursday afternoon outside a house in the area of N. Elsea Smith Road and E. Bundschu Road.

Authorities say this happened after the process server was attempting to serve an eviction, and the shooting suspect is in custody.

IPD officer, Jackson Co. process server die in shooting

Independence police say two officers were shot on Thursday, February 29, 2024 near N. Elsea Smith Road and E. Bundschu Road.

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OFFICER, PROCESS SERVER KILLED

Police officer and process server killed, 2 hurt during eviction turned shooting in Independence​

KANSAS CITY, Mo. —
The Independence Police Department has confirmed that one of its officers and a Jackson County Process server have been killed — and two more officers are injured — after a shootout that began during an eviction in northeast Independence.

Police have identified the deceased victims as 35-year-old officer Cody Allen and Drexel Mack a Civil Process server in his early 40s.

Police officer and process server killed, 2 others shot during eviction in Independence

The Independence Police Department has confirmed that a suspect is in custody following the shooting that also injured two other officers

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Independence officer, civil process server killed in shooting, 2 other officers wounded; suspect arrested​

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - An Independence police officer and a Jackson County court employee were shot and killed Thursday afternoon while responding to a residence in northeast Independence.

The 16th Judicial District Circuit Court stated the shooting took place during an eviction. A Missouri State Highway Patrol spokesperson stated that multiple civil process servers arrived at a home in the 1100 block of North Elsea Smith Road.

While the eviction notice took place, someone at the home shot one of the process servers. At that point, a neighbor and court employee at the scene called 911 for additional assistance.

Independence officer, civil process server killed in shooting, 2 other officers wounded; suspect arrested

The shooting took place at a residence on East Bundschu Road just west of North Elsea Smith Road.

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Who was Independence police officer Cody Allen?​

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - On Thursday afternoon, the Independence Police Department lost one of its own.

While responding to assist in the shooting of a civil process server, Ofc. Cody Allen was fatally shot by a suspect at a home in the 1100 block of North Elsea Smith Road.

Who was Independence police officer Cody Allen?

Ofc. Cody Allen was fatally shot by a suspect at a home in the 1100 block of North Elsea Smith Road.

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The call went out about 1:12 p.m., according to audio captured on Broadcastify.com, saying: “Independence, we have units en route. Officers down inside the doorway. Suspect is still inside.”

Then, at 1:15 p.m., came the call: “Independence is requesting assistance. They have an officer down at 1111 N. Elsea Smith Road.

Another voice said: “This will be on a gunshot wound.”

Two minutes later a voice said: “We now have two officers down.”

Around 1:30 p.m., someone said, “We see the incoming units are telling us to stay in the back, the officers are still stuck at the house getting shot at.”

Then, around 1:40 p.m., someone said: “I’m on foot…we’re approaching the house and it appears that they’re doing CPR on one of the officers.”

https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article286091076.html

 

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Police officer and court employee killed after being shot during Missouri home eviction

Four officials were shot serving an eviction on Thursday.

abcnews.go.com

The police chief identified those killed as Independence Police Officer Cody Allen and court employee Drexel Mack. The other two officers who were shot are recovering from their injuries, the chief said.

 

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Man charged in shooting of Independence officer, process server​

NDEPENDENCE, Mo. — The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office has filed charges against an Independence man in the deadly shootings of an Independence officer and civil process server.

Larry D. Acree has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, three counts of armed criminal action and one count of first-degree assault.

Man charged in shooting of Independence officer, process server

The Jackson County prosecutor has filed charges against an Independence man in the shootings of an Independence officer and civil process server.

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Suspect owed $29k in taxes before shooting Independence officers, process server​

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker was hesitant during a Friday news conference to get into the motivation of Thursday’s shooting that left an Independence police officer and a Jackson County civil service officer dead.

But it’s clear the suspect faced eviction due to more than $29,000-worth of unpaid property taxes, according to county records.

Suspect owed $29k in taxes before shooting Independence officers, process server

The suspect faced eviction due to more than $29,000-worth of unpaid property taxes, according to county records.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The man charged with shooting and killing an Independence police officer and a Jackson County process server appeared in court for the first time Wednesday.

It comes one day after he was booked in jail, following his release from the hospital.

Larry Acree was flanked by multiple jail employees and several sheriff’s deputies as he entered the courtroom. He was in a wheelchair and on an oxygen tank.

Man in court for shooting of Independence officer, process server

The man charged with shooting and killing an Independence police officer and a process server appeared in court for the first time Wednesday.

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2416-CR01035 - ST V LARRY D ACREE

Charge​

Description
Murder 1st Degree
{ Felony A RSMo: 565.020 }
Date
02/29/2024
Code
565.020-001Y20200907.0
Arresting Agency
MO HP TROOP A - LEE'S SUMMIT

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Charge​

Description
Armed Criminal Action
{ Felony Unclassified RSMo: 571.015 }
Date
02/29/2024
Code
571.015-001Y20205299.0
Arresting Agency
MO HP TROOP A - LEE'S SUMMIT

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Charge​

Description
Murder 1st Degree
{ Felony A RSMo: 565.020 }
Date
02/29/2024
Code
565.020-001Y20200907.0
Arresting Agency
MO HP TROOP A - LEE'S SUMMIT

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Charge​

Description
Armed Criminal Action
{ Felony Unclassified RSMo: 571.015 }
Date
02/29/2024
Code
571.015-001Y20205299.0
Arresting Agency
MO HP TROOP A - LEE'S SUMMIT

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Charge​

Description
Assault 1st Degree Or Attempt - Serious Physical Injury Or Special Victim
{ Felony A RSMo: 565.050 }
Date
02/29/2024
Code
565.050-001Y20201310.0
Arresting Agency
MO HP TROOP A - LEE'S SUMMIT

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Charge​

Description
Armed Criminal Action
{ Felony Unclassified RSMo: 571.015 }
Date
02/29/2024
Code
571.015-001Y20205299.0
Arresting Agency
MO HP TROOP A - LEE'S SUMMIT

https://www.courts.mo.gov/cnet/cases/newHeader.do?inputVO.caseNumber=2416-CR01035&inputVO.courtId=CT16#charges

03/06/2024
	Initial Appearance Held Associated Entries: 03/06/2024 - Initial Appearance Scheduled For: 03/06/2024; 3:00 PM; W. PAGE BELLAMY; Jackson - Kansas City
	Bond Review Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 03/15/2024; 10:00 AM; W. PAGE BELLAMY; Jackson - Kansas City
	Order Initial Appearance. Matter set for Release Hearing and Counsel Status on March 15, 2024, at 10:00 AM in Criminal-A building, Division 26 courtroom
	Initial Appearance Associated Entries: 03/06/2024 - Initial Appearance Held Scheduled For: 03/06/2024; 3:00 PM; W. PAGE BELLAMY; Jackson - Kansas City
	Notice Notice of Hearing - March 6, 2024, at 3:00 PM for Initial Appearance
03/05/2024
	Note to Clerk eFiling
	Pre-Trial Assessment Filed Pre-Trial Assessment; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
03/04/2024
	Order Order Pursuant to Rule 22.07
	Warrant Served Document ID - 24-INCAW-55; Served To - ACREE, LARRY D; Server - ; Served Date - 01-MAR-24; Served Time - 00:00:00; Service Type - Sheriff Department; Reason Description - Served
	Notice of Service
03/01/2024
	Probable Cause Statement Filed Amended PC Statement. Filed By: JEREMY J BALDWIN
	Order Order from Supreme Court assigning Judge
	Order Order from Presiding Judge recusing 16th Judicial Circuit
	Background Sheet Filed Filed By: JEREMY J BALDWIN
	Warrant Prepared Document ID: 24-INCAW-55, for ACREE, LARRY D Bond Amount: 2000000.00 MO0480000 -JCSP ORI-MSHP - $2,000,000.00 CASH ONLY - No contact with victim or witnesses - Not to possess or be in the presence or firearms or ammunition - Release only on CHA with total lockdown - Set date Div. 32 at 1:00 pm Wed after bond posted MH/JH
	Special Conditions No contact with victim or witnesses - Not to possess or be in the presence or firearms or ammunition - Release only on CHA with total lockdown
	Bond Set Amount of Bond Set - 2000000.00 CASH ONLY
	List of Witnesses Filed By: JEREMY J BALDWIN
	Probable Cause Statement Filed Filed By: JEREMY J BALDWIN
	CRIFS/Unredacted Document Complaint Filed By: JEREMY J BALDWIN
	Complaint Filed Filed By: JEREMY J BALDWIN
	Judge Assigned

https://www.courts.mo.gov/cnet/cases/newHeader.do?inputVO.caseNumber=2416-CR01035&inputVO.courtId=CT16#docket

FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2024
Judge/Commissioner: W. PAGE BELLAMY Setting: Time: 10:00 AM Day: 1 OF 1 Location: Jackson - Kansas City Room Room: DIVISION 60 Event: Bond Review Hearing Scheduled Address: 415 E 12th KANSAS CITY MO Event Text: Bond Review Hearing to be held in Crim-A Division 26 courtroom

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Independence Police Officer Cody Allen to be remembered at funeral on Friday​

NewsMar 8, 2024 / 09:13 AM CST

Independence Police Officer Cody Allen to be remembered at funeral on Friday

Family, friends and the Independence and local law enforcement communities will gather Friday morning to remember the life of IPD Officer Cody Allen, who died in a line of duty shooting.

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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — A week after he was shot and killed trying to help another public servant, Independence Police Officer Cody Allen will be laid to rest Friday.

Visitation was held Thursday at Community of Christ Church

This is the second time in less than three years Independence has had services for a police officer shot and killed in the line of duty. Independence Mayor Rory Rowland described it as a scab still healing, being ripped right off again.

Fallen Independence Officer Cody Allen to be laid to rest Friday

A week after he was shot and killed trying to help another public servant, Independence Police Officer Cody Allen will be laid to rest

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Drexel Mack, the 41-year-old Jackson County process server killed in the line of duty last week, will be laid to rest in Miami, Florida next weekend. Loved ones confirmed the plans to FOX4 Friday night.

Range Funeral Homes in Miami will be handling Mack’s service.

Funeral for Jackson County process server Drexel Mack will be in Miami, loved one says

Drexel Mack, the Jackson County process server killed in the line of duty last week, will be laid to rest in Miami, Florida next weekend.

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