Independence

Sentenced: Highland Park Shooter Receives Life Without Parole for Independence Day Massacre

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Waukegan, Illinois — A 24-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after admitting to a deadly mass shooting that occurred during an Independence Day parade in Highland Park in 2022. Robert Crimo received multiple life sentences for his actions, which resulted in the deaths of seven individuals and … Read more

Attack at Independence Laundromat Leads to Arrest of Alleged Assailant Monica H. Walton-Balora

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INDEPENDENCE, MO – An incident at a laundromat in Independence, Missouri led to the arrest of a woman months after she allegedly attacked an employee. Court records from Jackson County filed on Feb. 15 reveal that a 21-year-old woman from Kansas City, Monica H. Walton-Balora, has been charged in connection with the assault. According to … Read more

Teacher Violently Attacked by Students at Independence Middle School Prompting Community Response

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Virginia Beach, Va. – A disturbing incident unfolded at Independence Middle School in Virginia Beach, where two female students were involved in a violent attack on a teacher. The altercation, caught on video by a student in the classroom, resulted in the teacher being hospitalized for treatment. The community response has been significant, with people … Read more

Independence Community Mourns Tragic Loss of Mother and Baby

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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Residents of Oval Spring apartments in Independence came together to show support for the family of a two-month-old girl and her mother who tragically lost their lives last week. The incident occurred during an officer-involved shooting, where the mother was reportedly holding a knife. The details surrounding the shooting remain unclear as … Read more

Tragedy Strikes: Community Unites in Grief After Mother and Baby Killed in Independence Shooting

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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – A community in Independence, Missouri came together in solidarity and remembrance following a tragic incident where a mother, Maria Pike, and her 2-month-old baby girl, Destiny Hope, lost their lives in a police shooting at the Oval Spring Apartments. The somber gathering included dozens of individuals showing support for the grieving family. … Read more

Identifying Suspects in Violent Assault on E. Independence Blvd: CMPD Seeks Community Aid

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Charlotte, North Carolina – The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is reaching out to the community for assistance in identifying suspects involved in a violent assault on East Independence Boulevard. The incident took place recently and has prompted a call for community cooperation to bring those responsible to justice. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the … Read more

Tragic Double Murder in Independence: Officer and Civil Process Server Shot While Evicting Resident

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INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI – Tragedy struck in Independence on Thursday afternoon when an Independence Police Officer and a Civil Process Server were fatally shot while attempting an eviction at a residence near N. Elsea Smith Road and East Bundschu Road. The community was left reeling from the shocking incident. The victims, identified as 35-year-old Cody Allen, … Read more

Shooting in Independence Raises Questions About Mass Shooting Definition, Research Groups Weigh In

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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Authorities in Independence are investigating Thursday’s fatal shooting that left multiple victims. While some initial reports labeled it a mass shooting, research groups have varying definitions of what constitutes such an event. According to the Gun Violence Archive, a mass shooting is defined as an incident in which four or more people … Read more

Fatal Shooting by Independence Police Under Investigation: Man Killed in Armed Disturbance

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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Police officers in Independence, Missouri, shot and killed a man after responding to a report of an armed disturbance at a residence late Thursday afternoon. According to Officer Jack Taylor, a department spokesman, the officers were dispatched to the 700 block of North Frandsen Road around 4:40 p.m. after receiving reports of … Read more

Fatal Police Shooting Outside Independence Residence Shocks Community

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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – A man was fatally shot by police outside a residence in Independence on Thursday afternoon. According to reports, officers responded to a disturbance call at the location. The man, who has not been identified, was reportedly armed and police said he refused to comply with their orders. The situation escalated, leading to … Read more