Branson Mayor Larry Milton sends condolences to Joplin Police Department

Branson's Mayor reaches out to send condolences to fallen Law Enforcement Officer's Family.

The release from the City of Branson is below:

Branson Mayor Larry Milton would like to send his sincere condolences on behalf of himself, his colleagues on the Board of Aldermen and the City of Branson, to the family, friends and colleagues of the Joplin Police Officer killed in the line of duty and the two officers seriously injured this week.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved in this tragedy, especially the family of Corporal Ben Cooper, the Joplin Police Department, and the City of Joplin. We have the highest respect for our law enforcement family, the sacrifices they make and recognize them as heroes,” said Mayor Milton.