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This was submitted by Midwest Tri-State Area Cop Block(MO,KS,OK) on 02-21-15
Officer Involved: Jacob Ramsey
Department: Kansas City,MO PD 1125 Locust Kansas City, Mo. 64106 Phone(816)-234-5000
For the first time in ten years a KCPD officer is being indicted for the non-fatal shooting of 34 yr old,Anthony Contreras,on June 24,2014. While “conducting a warrant check” at 2:30am, Officer Jacob Ramsey shot Mr. Contreras in the face while he was unarmed and running. The shooting occurred in the back yard of a nearby residence. The man they were looking for was not found.
It was announced,on Feb.20th that Jacob Ramsey will be indicted on charges of first degree assault and criminal action. While making the announcement,KCPD Chief Darryl Forté said he has the “utmost respect” for Officer Ramsey(yes,his exact words). There have been fifty-three fatal shootings by the KCPD in the last ten years. Not one of them were indicted.
Related Links:
http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article10766189.html
http://fox4kc.com/2014/06/24/officer-involved-shooting-takes-place-in-kcmo/
KCPD Officer Indicted for the Shooting of Unarmed Man is a post from Cop Block – Badges Don't Grant Extra Rights