(DC Pundit) – Brace yourselves because this story is, to put it mildly, not pleasant. We have some seriously disturbing body cam footage that’s just been released, and it will make your stomach churn.
Missouri mother, Maria Pike, 34 years young, was holed up in a closet with her two-month-old daughter, Destinii Hope. The Independence Police Department arrived on scene, responding to what they thought was a family assault. Once inside the residence, officers repeatedly asked Pike to hand over the baby, but she was not having any of it.
The police statement lays it out: “The repeated attempts failed, and she exited the closet, walked past the officers, and sat on the bed next to the nightstand.”
Here’s where things go from bad to worse. Eleven minutes in – bam! Pike grabs a kitchen knife and charges at the cops, baby still in arms. Talk about bringing a knife to a gunfight.
Police disclosed: “She retrieved the concealed large kitchen-style knife and charged at officers, while still holding the child. As a result, one officer fired at the female and both she and the infant sustained fatal injuries.”
It’s a tragedy that’ll haunt everyone involved for years to come. The three officers who responded are now on administrative leave, and their names are being kept under wraps.
The Independence PD stated, “The Independence Police Department has been and will continue to be as transparent as legally permitted. IPD fully understands the demand surrounding the events of that day and we will continue to fully cooperate with the outside investigation being conducted by the Police Involved Investigation Team.”
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