Algona, Iowa, police officer Kevin Cram died Wednesday night after being shot as he tried to execute a warrant on 43-year-old Kyle Lou Ricke.
33-year-old Cram was on patrol and knew a warrant was out for Ricke’s arrest. He learned the possible whereabouts of the wanted man and went to the location, “told Ricke he was going to be placed under arrest,” and Ricke responded by shooting Cram.
Ricke fled the scene and Cram was found by other police officers. He was rushed to a hospital and pronounced dead.Iowa Department of Public Safety Commissioner Stephan K. Bayens commented on Cram’s death, saying the officer died a hero: Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram died serving his community. Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram died because he answered the call to serve. Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram died because he chose to be a beacon of light. Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram died because he was willing to stand between the gap of good and evil. Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram died a hero.Algona police chief Kendall Pals saying, “You know it’s tough.
Ricke was arrested roughly 100 miles from where he allegedly shot Cram. He is charged with first degree murder. AWR Hawkins is an award-winning Second Amendment columnist for Breitbart News and the writer/curator of
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