Murder & Protest In The Dotte

Here's today's round-up from the wrong side of the state line as ongoing protest against police overshadows an escalating homicide count.

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Detectives investigate KCK's 19th homicide of the year

KANSAS CITY, KS (KCTV) -- Detectives with the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department are currently investigating the city's 19th homicide of the year. Officers were called about 9:40 a.m. Thursday to the 1400 Block of North Eighth Street to assist firefighters on a medical call regarding a woman in respiratory arrest.

Activists call for US Justice Department to investigate Kansas City, Kansas police department

by: Heidi Schmidt Posted: / Updated: KANSAS CITY, Kan. - An activist organization asked the US Department of Justice to investigate the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department. The Metro Organization for Racial and Economic Equity, or "MORE Squared," gathered outside police headquarters to announce its intention to file a formal request with the Justice Department.

KCKPD investigating city's 19th homicide of 2021

The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department is investigating the city's 19th homicide of 2021 after being called out to assist with a medical incident Thursday morning.Officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of North 8th Street around 9:40 a.m.

Local faith leaders and justice advocates petition for federal review of KCK Police

KANSAS CITY, KS (KCTV) -- A group of faith leaders and justice advocates is calling on the US Department of Justice to investigate the KCK Police Department. The Metro Organization for Racial and Economic Equity, or MORE2, demonstrated across the street from the departments headquarters at 7th and Minnesota Friday afternoon, praying alongside families who say their loved ones have been the victims of police injustices.

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