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Incident
Officer Cody Allen was shot and killed at 1100 N Elsea Smith Road while responding to the shooting of Civil Process Server Drexel Mack, of the 16th Judicial Circuit Court of Jackson County, at about 1:00 pm.
Mr. Mack and several other process servers were serving an eviction notice at the residence when an occupant opened fire, wounding him. The other court officers and a neighbor called 911 following the initial shooting. As Officer Allen and other Independence police officers arrived at the scene, they attempted to rescue Mr. Mack but also were fired upon. Officer Allen suffered fatal gunshot wounds, while the other two suffered non-fatal wounds.
Mr. Mack also succumbed to his wounds.
The subject was taken into custody a short time later and charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
Officer Allen had served with the Independence Police Department for six years and had served in law enforcement for 15 years. He had previously served with the Grandview Police Department for six years and the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office for seven years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Allen gave the Independence Police Department 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Independence community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Allen.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Independence Police Department has lost 8 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
Cody is one of 527 officers killed feloniously in MO, 63.6% of the 829 remembered there.
Cody is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Cody is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2024, 1 officer at Independence Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 2024, 2 officers in MO were killed feloniously, the 81st heaviest of 146 years on record. The heaviest was 1920, with 16.
In 2024, 68 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 105th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2024, 68 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 114th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Cody was 35. Of the 4 killed feloniously at Independence Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 39.8; the middle age was 34.5. Cody had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Cody was 35. Of the 477 killed feloniously in MO whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 39. Cody had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Cody was 35. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Cody had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Cody was 35. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Cody had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 33.3% of these deaths at Independence Police Department, more than any other month. Thursdays: 33.3%.
February holds 8.9% of these deaths in MO; December holds the most, 11%. Thursdays: 12%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75% of all 8 deaths at Independence Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.6% of all 829 deaths in MO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Independence Police Department has 8 officers remembered here, Cody among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 49-WT
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