Independence police announced late Wednesday that Officer Blaize Madrid-Evans died from his injuries after being shot earlier in the day.The police department said it would release more information Thursday.The shooting happened at a home in the 2400 block of Northern Boulevard about 11:30 a.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said officers were called to the home and were met by a man who opened fire after they arrived, hitting Madrid-Evans.The second officer returned fire, hitting the suspect, who died at the scene. Police identified him as Cody L. Harrison, 33, of Gladstone.Madrid-Evans was taken to a hospital. The other Independence officer was not hurt.Highway Patrol Sgt. Andy 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.Madrid-Evans graduated from the police academy in July. He had been in training since then.Police said Madrid-Evans was an organ donor. He leaves behind a fiancee and his family. Funeral arrangements are pending.Independence Mayor Eileen Weir released a statement Thursday:"Our hearts are heavy today as we mark the loss of one of our own. Officer Madrid-Evans died protecting our community, and that sacrifice cannot and will not be overlooked. I’d like to thank our community for the support you are showing and the many people that have reached out to ask how they can support the Independence Police Department in this dark time. As details are finalized we will share them with the public."In the meantime, we encourage you to wear blue, display your flag, and thank those first responders you see in our community for their service. We are a community that values our first responders and they need that love now more than ever."