Independence is a city in Kenton County, Kentucky, with a population of approximately 28,676.
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Police: 1 hospitalized, 1 charged after shooting in Independence WLWT
Body camera video shows moments after deadly police shooting in Independence
Body camera video shows moments after deadly police shooting in Independence WLWT
KSP: Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Independence
KSP: Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Independence WLWT
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