Missouri is scheduled to execute a man on Tuesday who has been convicted of killing a state trooper.
Lance Shockley was convicted of the 2005 murder of Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Carl Dewayne Graham Jr. Graham, who had been investigating Shockley’s role in a deadly drunk driving crash, was shot and killed outside his Carter County home.
Gov. Mike Kehoe said he has not decided if he will block Shockley’s execution.
“This is obviously the first time I’ve been involved at this level,” Kehoe told reporters this week at an event in Jefferson City. “And I will tell you, it’s a heavy decision. It’s something I definitely do not take lightly.”
Kehoe’s spokesperson, Gabby Picard, provided additional comments to Missourinet.
“Governor Kehoe and his legal team continue to review Mr. Shoc