Independence Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Add to My HeroesBlaize Alyxander Madrid-Evans
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. He is survived by his parents and fiancée.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour 2 months
- Badge 1744
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 132 ReflectionsThrough the years of Sea Cadets watching Blaize grow and mature and proud that he chose an admirable career to serve others selflessly. My prayers to the family as the time has passed but I'm sure the pain has not succumbed. His memory will never die as he rides with us everyday. We all wear a memorial patch in his honor.
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Past USNSCC staff officer, Harry S Truman
December 4, 2024
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