Clay County Tragedy: Wife Charged with Murder Following Late-Night Shooting
CLAY COUNTY, Mo. — A local woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of her husband in a Missouri suburb, authorities announced this week. The incident, which claimed the life of 50-year-old Ricky Allen on Tuesday night, has sent shockwaves through the community. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as Melissa I. Hoffner-Allen, charging her with second-degree murder and armed criminal action. According to local officials, deputies responded …