Kirkwood City Council shooting, Municipal shooting site in Kirkwood, Missouri, US.
The Kirkwood City Council chamber became a crime scene when Charles Thornton killed six people and injured two others during a meeting in 2008.
Following a long-standing dispute over business regulations and multiple citations, Thornton initiated his attack by shooting Officer Biggs before entering the council chamber.
The incident highlighted underlying tensions between the predominantly white Kirkwood community and the historically black Meacham Park neighborhood regarding governance and representation.
The shooting led to increased security measures at city council meetings across Missouri, including metal detectors and police presence during public sessions.
Before the incident, Thornton had filed a federal lawsuit against the city, which was dismissed just ten days prior to his violent actions.
GPS coordinates: 38.58010,-90.40690
Latest update: May 18, 2025 16:55
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