Missouri prosecutors to seek death penalty in killing of court employee and police officer

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Missouri prosecutors to seek death penalty in killing of court employee and police officer
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Missouri prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a Kansas City-area man charged with murder in the killings of a court employee who tried to serve an eviction notice on him and a police officer who responded. Larry Acree, of Independence, is accused of shooting court employee Drexel Mack on Feb. 29, as well as two police officers.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri prosecutors said Wednesday that they intend to seek the death penalty against a Kansas City -area man who isin the killings of a court employee who tried to serve an eviction notice on him and a police officer who responded.

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker’s office filed a notice with the court saying the state will prove there are aggravating circumstances sufficient to warrant the death penalty. Acree is charged with 18 total counts including two of first-degree murder.

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