Independence Police Arrest Man for Attempted Murder

Independence Police have arrested a man for attempted murder.

The Independence Police Department says they were called to a home in the 500 block of 4th Street Southwest on a report of a domestic disturbance where a knife was said to have been used and multiple injuries were reported. 

When law enforcement arrived, they conducted an on-scene investigation. All parties were treated by medical personnel, with no critical injuries. 

Robert Anthony Smith was charged with one count of Attempted Murder and one count of Domestic Abuse-2nd Offense. 

The Independence Police Department was assisted by the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office and AMR Ambulance.