Fallen Algona police officer laid to rest

ALGONA, Iowa (KCRG) - The funeral service for a fallen Iowa police officer was held Wednesday morning.

The service for Officer Kevin Cram, who died in the line of duty, started at 10:30 a.m. at the Algona Community School gymnasium.

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Cram was a 10-year veteran in law enforcement. He was shot and killed while trying to arrest a man last week in Algona.

Loved ones held a visitation for Officer Cram Tuesday at the Ed and Betty Wilcox Performing Arts Center in Algona.

Cram’s patrol car was parked outside the center. People have been putting flowers and flags on the car to honor him. Students tied blue ribbons around trees as a tribute to Officer Cram.

Kyle Ricke is the man accused of killing Officer Cram. He’s charged with first degree murder.

Ricke was arrested in Minnesota, where he remains in custody. He will be extradited back to Iowa at a later date.

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