Kyle Ricke : “Man Found Guilty of Killing Algona Officer”

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In a recent trial in Dickinson County, Iowa, a jury has reached a verdict in the case of Kyle Ricke, who stood accused of the first-degree murder of Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram. The jury found Ricke guilty of the charges brought against him.

The tragic incident took place last September when Officer Kevin Cram, a respected 10-year veteran of the Algona Police Department, was attempting to serve Ricke with an arrest warrant. In a shocking turn of events, Ricke shot Officer Cram, leading to his untimely death.

Following the shooting, Ricke fled the scene but was later apprehended in Minnesota, where he was taken into custody by law enforcement authorities.

The trial proceedings commenced on Tuesday, with prosecutors highlighting the sudden and tragic nature of Officer Cram’s death. The court was presented with compelling evidence, including dashcam and bodycam footage capturing the fatal shooting.

During the trial, Ricke’s mother, who was present at the scene, testified that she witnessed her son pulling the trigger, further solidifying the prosecution’s case against the defendant.

Kevin M. Cram
Officer, Algona Police Department, End of Watch September 13, 2023
(Iowa Department of Public Safety)

Despite the defense’s claims of lack of premeditation and intent to harm, the jury’s decision to convict Ricke of first-degree murder carries a mandatory life sentence under Iowa law.

This developing story will be updated with additional information as it becomes available.

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