KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – A retired Missouri State Highway Patrol corporal has been recognized for his bravery during a high-speed pursuit in November 2025 in which suspects fired shots at law enforcement officers.
Retired Cpl. Jason Green received the Gold Award and was named Officer of the Year by the Metropolitan Chiefs & Sheriffs Association for his courage and decisive actions during the incident, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The incident began around 10:27 p.m. Nov. 16, 2025, when a trooper attempted to stop a gray passenger car for speeding and a registration violation on southbound Interstate 35, south of Missouri Route 291 in Liberty…