Associated Press
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — A man has been charged with second-degree assault after authorities say he shot an Independence police officer at a motel.
The Kansas City Star reported Brandon Mitchell, 23, was charged Thursday with armed criminal action. It is unclear if Mitchell has an attorney.
Two officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at the Deluxe Inn on Wednesday and encountered several people arguing, according to court records.
Mitchell ignored commands not to enter a particular motel room and an officer attempted to stop him from entering the room, according to court records.
During a struggle between Mitchell and the officer, the two fell on a bed and Mitchell shot the officer in the foot, according to court records.
The officer, who has not been identified, is expected to recover.