Independence police identify officer critically wounded in shooting Wednesday

Investigators say officers were called at 11:30 a.m. to a home on a tip

Investigators say officers were called at 11:30 a.m. to a home on a tip

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Independence police identify officer critically wounded in shooting Wednesday

Investigators say officers were called at 11:30 a.m. to a home on a tip

Independence police have identified a police officer critically wounded in a shooting Wednesday.Police said Officer Blaize Madrid-Evans, 22, was shot in the 2400 block of Northern Boulevard.Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Andy Bell said police officers were called to a home at 11:30 a.m. and were met by a man who fired on the officers, hitting Madrid-Evans.The second officer returned fire and hit the suspect, who was pronounced dead at the scene.Madrid-Evans was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. The other Independence officer was not hurt.Bell said officers went to the address after a tip was received about someone possibly being wanted for something. He said investigators will be looking at the nature of that tip more closely.Independence police say Madrid-Evans began his career with the department when he entered the police academy in January. He graduated on July 8."After receiving his police commission, Officer Madrid-Evans entered IPD's Field Training Officer (FTO) program and is currently still in training," the police department said.The highway patrol said it will investigate the shooting.Independence Mayor Eileen Weir released a statement:"Every day the officers of the Independence Police Department put their lives on the line to protect the citizens of our community. We are ever hopeful that their daily interactions with the public will be peaceful so that they might return home to their families safely at the end of their shift. Today, that was not the case. At this time, our thoughts are with the officer, their family and the Independence Police Department. We know our citizens are already rallying behind the department and looking for ways to support them, but we encourage you to wait for further information."To all of our officers and first responders, please know that we support you and honor the sacrifice you make to keep our community safe. Thank you for your service."

Independence police have identified a police officer critically wounded in a shooting Wednesday.

Police said Officer Blaize Madrid-Evans, 22, was shot in the 2400 block of Northern Boulevard.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Andy Bell said police officers were called to a home at 11:30 a.m. and were met by a man who fired on the officers, hitting Madrid-Evans.

The second officer returned fire and hit the suspect, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Madrid-Evans was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. The other Independence officer was not hurt.

Bell said officers went to the address after a tip was received about someone possibly being wanted for something. He said investigators will be looking at the nature of that tip more closely.

Independence police say Madrid-Evans began his career with the department when he entered the police academy in January. He graduated on July 8.

"After receiving his police commission, Officer Madrid-Evans entered IPD's Field Training Officer (FTO) program and is currently still in training," the police department said.

The highway patrol said it will investigate the shooting.

Independence Mayor Eileen Weir released a statement:

"Every day the officers of the Independence Police Department put their lives on the line to protect the citizens of our community. We are ever hopeful that their daily interactions with the public will be peaceful so that they might return home to their families safely at the end of their shift. Today, that was not the case. At this time, our thoughts are with the officer, their family and the Independence Police Department. We know our citizens are already rallying behind the department and looking for ways to support them, but we encourage you to wait for further information.

"To all of our officers and first responders, please know that we support you and honor the sacrifice you make to keep our community safe. Thank you for your service."

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One IPD officer was shot & seriously injured

One suspect has been shot & pronounced deceased@MSHPTrooperDDCC was requested & will investigate the OIS

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Officers are currently on the scene of an officer involved shooting shooting n the 2400 block of Northern Blvd. Scene is secure, more info as it becomes available
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Independence police identify officer critically wounded in shooting Wednesday

Investigators say officers were called at 11:30 a.m. to a home on a tip

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