UPDATE (Friday, Aug. 26): Derek Smith of Independence has been formally charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of his wife, Tyra (Goins) Smith. Tyra was shot and killed at her home Wednesday evening. Derek’s bond was set at $2 million. More details later.

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Here is a statement issued from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday, Aug 25:

At approximately 7 p.m. on Wednesday evening, Aug. 24, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of shots fire at a residence south of Independence.

Upon arriving at the scene, officers found Tyra Smith had been the victim of a shooting at her home. A person of interest has been taken into custody.

Montgomery County Detectives and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation are continuing the investigation at this time. Charges will be filed pending review of the reports by the Montgomery County Attorney’s Office.