KSHB 41 presses IPD chief for answers at prayer vigil [Video]

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Independence residents offered prayers of support over the weekend to the Independence Police Department.

Saturday’s prayer vigil was in response to a police shooting that killed Maria Pike and her infant Destinii in early November.

“Our community is massively supportive of public safety and of this police department specifically, and we cannot thank them enough for that,” said IPD Chief Adam Dustman.

Dustman last spoke to reporters on Nov. 8 at a press conference following the death of Pike and her baby.

Two Independence police officers responded to a report of a domestic dispute at Oval Springs Apartments on Nov. 7.

On Nov. 27, Independence police released edited body camera footage from the officer who discharged his weapon.

In the video, Pike is seen wielding a knife at officers with Destinii in her arms.

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