Former Kansas City police officer Eric DeValkenaere is facing upgraded murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a man outside a Northland Walmart in January. DeValkenaere, who was initially charged with involuntary manslaughter, was indicted by a grand jury on charges of second-degree murder and armed criminal action.
The incident occurred on January 16 when DeValkenaere, who was off-duty at the time, allegedly shot and killed 26-year-old Cameron Lamb during a confrontation in the parking lot of the Walmart store. DeValkenaere claimed that he shot Lamb in self-defense after Lamb drove a vehicle towards him. However, new evidence reportedly contradicted DeValkenaere’s account of the events leading up to the shooting.
The upgraded charges indicate that prosecutors believe DeValkenaere’s actions were intentional rather than accidental. The case has garnered significant attention and sparked conversations about police accountability and use of force. DeValkenaere’s attorney has maintained his client’s innocence and emphasized the importance of allowing the legal process to play out. DeValkenaere is currently out on bond and is expected to appear in court to face the new charges.
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