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Christopher Ryan Morton
- Mar. 06, 2018 -
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Resided: |
MO, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Mar. 06, 2018 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 30 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Clinton Police Dept. - MO
101 East Ohio Street Clinton, MO
64735 USA (660)885-2679 |
County: | Henry |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Officer |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency FB: | |
Badge: | 319 |
On The Job: |
3 years
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Bio: Christopher Ryan Morton was born in Lynchburg, VA to Darrel and Tara Morton. He attended Knob Noster High School and Wentworth Military Academy before graduating from the Missouri Homeschool Association in December 2005. In 2005 he joined the Army National Guard Unit 1141st Engineer Company; he was a 12 Bravo-Combat Engineer. He did a tour in Kosovo, was activated to support the Joplin Tornado recovery efforts in 2011, he did an Afghanistan Tour in 2014, helped with Jefferson City flood relief efforts. He has many Military Awards and Metals. Ryan graduated from the UCM Police Academy in December of 2014, and then went on to work at the Clinton Police Department in February 2015. Ryan also worked at the Veterans Affairs for a short time before returning to the Clinton PD full time in September 2017 after Officer Gary Michael fell during the line of duty.
Ryan enjoyed guns and shooting, competing with his father and brother at bowling, attending the Chive events. He was an avid KC Royals and KC Chiefs fan and loved attending their games. He collected typewriters, records and flags. Ryan worked on improving his man cave of which he was very proud of and was an avid movie watcher. Ryan was a big history buff and was fascinated with military aircraft and vehicles. He valued family and absolutely adored children, especially his niece Blake. He loved socializing with everyone from all walks of life and never met a stranger. Ryan would help anyone and would literally give his shirt off of his back to someone in need. He volunteered for Law Enforcement events and training. Ryan was a member of the Clinton Elks Lodge. |
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
James E. Waters :: Black
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Male
- 37 years old
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Location: |
Clinton,
Henry County,
MO
USA
Tue. Mar. 06, 2018
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Summary: |
Officer Christopher Morton was shot and killed when he and two other officers responded to an unknown situation as the result of a 911 call at approximately 9:20 pm.
The 911 operator could hear screaming in the background on the call, but the caller did not otherwise communicate and hung up before officers arrived on scene. As the officers arrived at the home in the 300 Block of West Grand River Street a male subject opened fire on them with a semi-automatic rifle. The officers returned fire and entered the home in an attempt to take the man into custody. The man continued firing, wounding all three officers.
Officer Morton remained in a bedroom for approximately 15 minutes before being rescued by the other responding officers. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
The subject then barricaded himself inside the home for several hours. A SWAT team entered the home shortly after midnight and located the subject deceased.
The ensuing investigation revealed that the original 911 call had been made from a home approximately 15 miles away and officers were dispatched to the wrong location when the call was traced to a different address. The male subject who opened fire on the officers was out on bail for weapons and methamphetamine charges and was under investigation for a rape. The female at the home was charged with distribution of methamphetamine following Officer Morton's murder.
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Last Updated: Mar. 17, 2018 |
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