MO Mayor Killed in House Fire

From www.kait8.com:

By Jen Baird

Caruthersville (MO) (KFVS) – Rick Davis, the mayor of Caruthersville, was killed in a fire at his home Wednesday night, said Pemiscot County Sheriff Tommy Greenwell.

Davis was elected mayor in April. He was at his home at 303 Eighth Street when a fire broke out between 10:30 and 11 p.m. The fire is believed to be accidental but an investigation is ongoing, Greenwell said.

City hall is closed on Thursday in light of Davis’ death but the water office will be open, according to Caruthersville Assistant Fire Chief Jerry Hudgens.

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