Warrensburg police officers shot and killed Beau Appleton while serving a no-knock warrant (drug raid) for narcotics, narcotics paraphernalia and firearms on him at his home. When officers entered the home, they found Appleton armed with a shotgun. He allegedly fired at them, and they returned fire killing, him in front of his wife.
Victim's Name: Beau Appleton
Agency Responsible: Warrensburg Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 57
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: April 18, 2013
County: Johnson
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban