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Man arrested in connection with deadly triple shooting in Independence
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Independence Police Department said a man has been arrested in connection with a .
Police said Robert L. Cordato, of Kansas City, Missouri, was arrested on Friday in Blue Summit.
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The shooting was reported just before midnight on Thursday, June 12, at 15th Street and Brookside.
Three victims were found inside a home; one was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim who died has been identified as Robert Smith Jr., of Independence.
The second victim is reported to be a woman who remains in critical condition at a local hospital.
The third victim is reported to be a juvenile, who sustained moderate injuries and is recovering, according to police.
According to the probable cause statement, Cordato has only been charged with possession of a controlled substance in Jackson County.
The probable cause statement says investigators set up surveillance at multiple addresses. On June 13, Cordato was arrested; investigators found nearly 3 grams of methamphetamine on his person, according to the probable cause statement.
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The probable cause statement says Cordato has a history of arrests or convictions for the following:
Second-degree murder
Armed criminal action
Aiding the escape of a prisoner
Burglary
Unlawful use of a weapon
Possession of stolen property
Driving while intoxicated
Domestic assault
Resisting arrest
Property damage
Tampering
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