Community Mourns Loss of Officer and Court Server Killed in Eviction Shooting

Independence police officer Cody Allen and court server Drexel Mack were fatally shot, with suspect Larry Acree charged with murder.

Independence police officer Cody Allen and Jackson County Circuit Court civil process server Drexel Mack were fatally shot during an eviction in Independence.
Larry Acree, 69, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Allen and Mack, following a confrontation during an eviction over back taxes.
Community members and law enforcement officers mourn the loss of Officer Allen, remembered as a devoted father, husband, and a sacrificial servant to his community.
Funeral services for Officer Allen are scheduled, with a procession to honor his service and memory.
Acree's bond has been set at $2 million, with his first court appearance revealing he plans to seek public defense.