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Independence, MO Police Department @IndepMoPolice

Official account of Independence Police Department. Please note: This account is not monitored 24 hours per day. Call 911 for emergencies or (816) 836-3600.

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Just before 12:00 p.m. Officers were dispatched to the area of 40 Highway and Sterling Avenue in regard to a possible shooting. An adult male was transported to an area hospital unknown injuries. A possible suspect is in custody. Information will be updated as available.
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Officers were dispatched to a shooting investigation in the 2200 block of Maywood Ave. An adult female victim transported to an area hospital with critical injuries. She is currently stable and the investigation is ongoing. Information will be released as it becomes available.
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Update- the his will be in addition to the MOHP and KCPD briefing at the scene on Bundschu Rd
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Media Update IPD will be holding a media conference at Centerpoint at 5:00pm. We will meet on the far NW corner of the lot by the Dialysis Center. We will update the conditions of the officers.
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Individual identified from officer involved shooting
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Media briefing regarding the officer involved shooting at 8:00 just south of TC Lea and Frandsen Rd.
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Officers Involved Shooting-700 Blk N. Frandsen Rd
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We were just advised that missing person, Ronnie Coleman, returned home safe.
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Missing/Endangered Person - Silver Alert
Missing/Endangered Person-Silver Alert IPD is attempting to locate a missing/endangered person. 31-year-old Ronnie Coleman stepped out of a residence in the 600 Blk of Sundown Dr around 11:00pm this evening, 2-16-24. Ronnie is described as a white male, 6’0”, 160 lbs. He has gray hair and blue eyes. Ronnie was last seen wearing a dark colored cap, brown jacket, and black pants. It is unknown what direction he left the residence but is believed to be on foot. Ronnie is described to have the mental capacity of a child. If you see Ronnie contact the Independence Police Department at 816-836-3600 or your local law enforcement agency. We would like to get Ronnie reunited with his family.

ALT Missing/Endangered Person-Silver Alert IPD is attempting to locate a missing/endangered person. 31-year-old Ronnie Coleman stepped out of a residence in the 600 Blk of Sundown Dr around 11:00pm this evening, 2-16-24. Ronnie is described as a white male, 6’0”, 160 lbs. He has gray hair and blue eyes. Ronnie was last seen wearing a dark colored cap, brown jacket, and black pants. It is unknown what direction he left the residence but is believed to be on foot. Ronnie is described to have the mental capacity of a child. If you see Ronnie contact the Independence Police Department at 816-836-3600 or your local law enforcement agency. We would like to get Ronnie reunited with his family.
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IPD Investigates Double Homicide in the 1300 Blk of N. Lynn St.
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We are now taking applications for our spring Citizen's Police Academy! The academy will start March7th and end May 2nd. The classes will be on Thursday nights from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. For more information and to sign up, visit independencemo.gov/governmen…

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Cory T. Brown (KCMO) sentenced to 10 years for illegally possessing a firearm. justice.gov/usao-wdmo/pr/fbi… @FBIKansasCity @kcpolice @IndepMoPolice
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Fatal crash involving a pedestrian, 23rd and Norwood Ave.
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Update to the missing adult posted earlier today. Daniel Gutridge has been located safe.
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Missing Autistic Non Verbal Adult
Missing Autistic Non-Verbal Adult IPD is currently trying to locate a missing adult. 32 year old Daniel Gutridge was last seen in the area of Pepperwood Apartments, 19400 E. 37th Terr. He was walking westbound from that location around 8:50am this morning. Daniel is described as 5'10", 185 lbs, brown hair, brown eyes. He was wearing a gray shirt with black stitching on his sleeves and black jeans. If you see Daniel, please contact our dispatch at 816-836-3600. We will update when he is located.

ALT Missing Autistic Non-Verbal Adult IPD is currently trying to locate a missing adult. 32 year old Daniel Gutridge was last seen in the area of Pepperwood Apartments, 19400 E. 37th Terr. He was walking westbound from that location around 8:50am this morning. Daniel is described as 5'10", 185 lbs, brown hair, brown eyes. He was wearing a gray shirt with black stitching on his sleeves and black jeans. If you see Daniel, please contact our dispatch at 816-836-3600. We will update when he is located.
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IPD currently has Police Officer positions available. $53k starting as a Police Officer with hiring incentives available for certified and non-certified applicants. Visit ipdjobs.com for more information. independencemo.gov/governmen…
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Missing/Endangered Virgilio Garcell-Rodriguez has been located safe.
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Missing/Endangered Adult
The Independence Police Department is attempting to locate a missing/endangered adult. Virgilio Garcell-Rodriguez, a 77 year old male, walked away from a long term care facility in the 800 Blk of E. Walnut St. He was last seen today, 11-29-23 at 2:10pm. Virgilio was last seen wearing a green stocking cap, dark shirt, dark sweatpants and no shoes. He is described as being 5”7”, 165 LBS, gray hair and brown eyes. Virgilio has dementia and may have gotten lost. If you see Virgilio, please contact our dispatch at 816-836-3600 or your local police agency so that we may get him reunited with caregivers.

ALT The Independence Police Department is attempting to locate a missing/endangered adult. Virgilio Garcell-Rodriguez, a 77 year old male, walked away from a long term care facility in the 800 Blk of E. Walnut St. He was last seen today, 11-29-23 at 2:10pm. Virgilio was last seen wearing a green stocking cap, dark shirt, dark sweatpants and no shoes. He is described as being 5”7”, 165 LBS, gray hair and brown eyes. Virgilio has dementia and may have gotten lost. If you see Virgilio, please contact our dispatch at 816-836-3600 or your local police agency so that we may get him reunited with caregivers.
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