An Independence, Missouri shooting incident escalated late evening on October 1, 2025, leaving a bystander injured during a confrontation outside an apartment complex. The next day, the suspect turned himself in to authorities.
This case is drawing community attention to gun violence, public safety, and legal accountability. Below are the verified details and chronology of the incident.
Incident Overview & Timeline
- Date & Time: Shortly before 10:55 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, October 1, 2025
- Location: Intersection near Highway 24 and N. Dover Dr., Independence, Missouri
- Type of Incident: Argument escalated into gunfire outside an apartment complex
- Report of Shots Fired: Witnesses heard disturbance, saw two men fighting, and then multiple gunshots
- Injured Party: One bystander was struck in the leg by a bullet
- Suspect Surrender: The following morning, suspect arrived at the police station and turned himself in
People & Charges
NameAge / ResidenceRole in IncidentAdmission / StatementCharges / Legal Status
Laroi J. Hammond21, Independence, MOSuspectAdmitted he had a firearm, said he fired one shot intentionally, second shot unintentionally, claimed he was tackled after firing.Charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action. Bond set at $100,000…