Officer Blaize Alyxander Madrid-Evans - Independence Police Dept. - MO - True Life Hero

Blaize Alyxander Madrid-Evans
- Sep. 15, 2021 -

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Resided:	MO, USA
Born:	Jun. 02, 1999
Fallen:	Sep. 15, 2021
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male / 22 yrs. of age
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Dept:	Independence Police Dept. - MO 223 N. Memorial Drive Independence, MO 64050 USA (816)325-7300
County:	Jackson
Dept. Type:	Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:	Officer
Sworn Date:	7/2021
FBI Class:	Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:	Firearm
Agency URL:	Click Here
Badge:	1744

Bio: Blaize was born in North Kansas City. He graduated from Smithville High School in 2018 and began his employment with American Medical Response (AMR) where he faithful served his community as an Emergency Responder for almost 2 years.

On July 8, 2021, he graduated from the Police Academy and began his career with the Independence Police Department. Blaize will be remembered as an avid coffee drinker, voracious eater, notorious refrigerator-peeker, man of fashion who loved playing computer games and Siracha on everything. He was also known as sweet, kind, respectful and loving. He was a warm presence in the room. His family, friends, fellow officers, and community has lost a bright and energetic, sacrificial servant who will be greatly missed.

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Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	Cody L. Harrison :: Caucasian / Male - 33 years old of Gladstone
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Location:	Independence, MO USA Wed. Sep. 15, 2021
Summary:	Officer Blaize Madrid-Evans was shot and killed when he was dispatched to the 2300 block of South Northern Boulevard to check for a wanted subject at a residence at about 11:30 am. As officers encountered the wanted subject, the man opened fire and critically wounded Officer Madrid-Evans. Other officers on the scene returned fire and killed the subject. Officer Madrid-Evans was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds later that evening. Officer Madrid-Evans had graduated from the academy only two months earlier and was still in field training.
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Last Updated: Sep. 29, 2021