The shooting came as a result of a yearlong eviction process, likely due to unpaid taxes. The police chief identified those killed as Independence police officer Cody Allen and court employee Drexel Mack. Acree is in custody on $2 million bond and is currently in the hospital but will be transferred to the Jackson County Detention Center when he is able. "It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we come together to mourn the tragic loss of an Independence Officer, Cody Allen and Circuit Court process server, Drexel Mack. Police officer, court employee killed during Missouri home eviction likely over taxes originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News March 01, 2024 00:33 UTC