Friday, March 20, 2026

Tag: Missouri police officer

Missouri police officer sentenced to probation after killing 4-year-old girl

“I would like to say I am very sorry. If I could go back and do it over I would.”

Missouri police officer pleads guilty after killing 4-year-old girl

Columbia Police Officer Andria Heese was traveling at approximately 14mph when 4-year-old Gabriella Curry entered her blind spot and was fatally struck by the vehicle.

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