Independence, Shot and Killed

Independence police officer who shot, killed mother and baby will not be charged
The facts support that (the officer’s) actions were responsive and defensive in nature,” the Jackson County prosecutor said, “and, therefore, under these circumstances the State cannot disprove the Shooting Officer’s anticipated claims of self-defense beyond a reasonable doubt.
Family files 3rd lawsuit against Independence police who shot man 15 times, killing him
Ebony Findley and Charisse Brown filed a third wrongful death lawsuit against three Independence police officers involved in the fatal shooting of their children’s father, Tyrea Pryor, in 2022.
Missouri Prosecutor Declines to Charge a Police Officer Who Shot and Killed a Woman and Infant
A prosecutor has declined to file criminal charges against a Missouri police officer who shot and killed a woman and her infant child last year
Independence Police officer will face no criminal charges for fatal shooting of mother and baby
Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson released a statement saying that under Missouri law, the officer who shot and killed Maria Pike and her infant, Destinii, was justified in using deadly force.
Officer involved in death of Independence woman, child will not face charges
Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson will not file charges against the officer involved in the death of an Independence woman and her child.
What to know about claims Trump sought to move original Declaration of Independence to Oval Office
In early March 2025, claims emerged that U.S. President Donald Trump asked advisers about moving the original copy of the ...
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What Would Greenland’s Independence Mean for U.S. Interests?
The island’s residents have voted in favor of a party that seeks gradual independence from Denmark. But Greenland has ...
Arrest made after suspect calls 911 following Independence shooting
An Independence shooting that left one man in surgery has led to charges filed against another who called 911 for his own gunshot wound.
'We want to be Greenlanders': Slow independence party wins vote, but pro-US party gains
President Donald Trump says he will 'get' Greenland. Election results show the island's residents are in no hurry to give it ...
Greenland's independence gradualists win election amid Trump control pledge
Greenland's pro-business opposition Demokraatit party, which favours a slow approach to independence from Denmark, won a ...
Judges raise concerns about threats to independence amid criticism of decisions, calls for impeachment
Elon Musk has accused some federal judges of being "evil" and said they should be fired after issuing preliminary decisions ...
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Independence Day Writing Contest Invites Local Students to Share Their Voices
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, in partnership with the Friends of Hopewell Furnace, is offering students in grades ...
Former U.S. senator, known for his height, wit and independence, dies at 93
Alan Simpson’s three terms as Wyoming senator covered the Republican Party’s rejuvenation under Ronald Reagan.
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Three dead, multiple injured after Friday night storms in Independence County
Officials with the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (ADEM) have reported that three people died and many more were ...