Kansas City Crime Scene Roundup

A glimpse at metro and recent crime news and police action links that deserve a look for a better view of real life across town


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Gerard Dabu: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

Gerard Dabu is a University of Missouri-Kansas City student charged with assault at an event featuring conservative commentator Michael Knowles Thursday. Dabu, 23, was charged with assault destruction of property, and disturbing schools of other lawful assemblies, KSHB reported. Police say Dabu sprayed an "unknown chemical substance from a water gun" at two university police officers, causing "burns to their body."

Authorities Ask For Help

KCPD looking for missing, endangered man

KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) - The police in Kansas City are looking for a missing and endangered 96-year-old man. John F. Riordan was last seen leaving the 5300 block of NW 73rd St. on Friday at 9 a.m. He is driving a black Nissan Altima with Kentucky plates.

Family Killing Across Bridge

Jurors convict Kansas City man of stabbing his adult son to death

LIBERTY, MO (KCTV) -- A Northland man has been convicted of murdering his son by stabbing him to death. Kevin D. Leslie, 56, was convicted after a four-day jury trial. He is facing 30 years in prison for second-degree murder, and at 15 years in prison for armed criminal action.

Local Fast Casual Hero

Man describes moment he found shooting victim in Applebee's parking lot, applied first aid

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City police say someone shot a man Thursday night on Sterling Avenue near Interstate 70, moments later, a bystander found him bleeding and afraid for his life in an Applebee's parking lot. Marc Coleman told FOX4 that fear overcame him Thursday night while he was enjoying dinner at the restaurant.

KCK Cold Case

1 charged, 2 arrested in connection with 2008 murder

KANSAS CITY, KS (KCTV) -- We now know the name of one of the men charged in the 2008 murder of Jeff Rogers. Daniel Kidwell, 35, has been charged with second-degree murder and contempt of court. He will be in court next week. He is currently being held in the Wyandotte County Jail on a $750,000 bond.

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Man charged with murder in deadly 2008 home invasion in KCK

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - One person was charged with murder this week in connection with a deadly home invasion that occurred more than a decade ago. Daniel Kidwell, 35, was charged with one count of second-degree murder in the 2008 killing of Jeff Rogers in Kansas City, Kansas, according to the Wyandotte County Prosecutor's Office.

Midwest College Gun Debate

Moms Demand Action Criticizes Legislation to Allow Concealed Firearms on College Campuses

The Missouri chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, is criticizing the Missouri House for advancing legislation that would allow concealed firearms on college campuses. The Missouri House advances HB575 Monday, which will allow colleges to arm faculty and force public colleges to allow people to carry concealed handguns on campus.

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