Kansas City Crime Scene: Violence Rises From Suburbs To Urban Core

Thankfully, in Kansas City homicides have declined from record breaking numbers in 2020.

HOWEVER . . . 

Overall violent crime is trending upward across the nation. Even worse, attacks have been politicized:

Violent crime surged across America despite liberal attempt to rewrite narrative

In 2020, America saw videos of widespread looting, arson and violence in cities across the country. Despite that, a new narrative claims that crime actually fell last year. "'Overall crime decreased in 2020' ... report finds," reads a headline from NBC News. But that's misleading, crime statistics experts told Fox News.

More importantly . .  . 

A trend that's mostly unspoken in our cowtown: Violence typically rises during the holiday season. 

Accordingly, www.TonysKansasCity.com shares this collection of Kansas City news involving street life, ALLEGED misdeeds, police action and calls for justice . . .

KCMO situation tonight . . .

KCPD working armed barricade situation near 11800 block of N Bellefontaine

KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -- Kansas City police are currently working a standoff involving an armed barricaded party in the 11800 block of N Bellefontaine. Police were called to the scene just after 3:30 p.m. in regard to a disturbance involving a weapon. They also got calls for the same location of shots fired.

No escape from crime in the suburbs . . .

Prairie Village police investigate assault early Monday in Mission Hills

KMBC file image SOURCE: KMBC file image Prairie Village police said they are investigating after shots were fired early Monday in Mission Hills during a fight.Authorities said police officers were called at 6:04 a.m.

Healthcare Crime Allegations . . .

KCMO nurse indicted for tampering with fentanyl at two Johnson County hospitals

KANSAS CITY, KS (KCTV) -- A nurse from Kansas City, Missouri, has been indicted for tampering with two Johnson County hospitals' fentanyl. According to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Kansas, 41-year-old Faith Naccarato has been charged with two counts of tampering with a consumer product and tow counts of possession of fentanyl by deception and subterfuge.

Tragic Family Drama . . .

KCK man facing murder charges in shooting death of his brother

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - A KCK man is facing charges in connection to the August shooting death of his brother. Ricky Salazar, 34, is charged with second-degree murder and domestic battery in connection to a domestic disturbance that led to the shooting death of his brother, Ricardo Salazar.

Hard Time For Hot Mess . . .

KC man sentenced for 2020 church arson

KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -- A Kansas City man was sentenced in federal court Monday for the arson fire at Beyond Thee Four Walls Ministries Church. Christopher Durant, 39, was sentenced to 63 months in federal prison without parole. Durant must also pay over $143,000 in restitution to the church, insurance company and building owner.

Hope For Justice . . .

'That was a massacre': Activists and victim's family urge witnesses to call police after triple homicide

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The search continues to find the shooter in a triple homicide in Kansas City, Missouri Saturday. Police have identified the victims as 24-year-old Kanen Wheaton, 23-year-old Johnnai Owens, and 24-year-old Devon Key. Officers were called near East 27th Street and Spruce Avenue for shots in the area.

NextGen Under Threat . . .

Authorities urge vigilance, communication following gun threat at a Park Hill middle school

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Police thwarted a potential threat at Lakeview Middle School after word spread on social media Sunday that a student planned to bring a gun to school. FOX4 talked with a spokesman for the Platte County Sheriff's Office Monday, who said three additional units were on campus Monday to provide extra security.

Internets Threat Scares Community . . .

'Hit list' circulating at Blue Springs High, offering cash to beat students up

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo - Parents of children on a so-called "hit list" at Blue Springs High School are demanding the school district protect their children. The hit list contains names and bounties for over two dozen freshmen students. One of the versions of the hit list circulating on social media lists the names of the targeted students on the left side.

KCPD Need Community Help . . .

Police Ask For Your Help Finding Missing KCMO Woman

Kansas City Missouri police put out a missing, endangered person alert for 73-year-old Mae White. She was last contacted by phone on September 22nd, 2021. She is homeless and recently abandoned her vehicle. She suffers from dementia and currently uses a walker. Kansas City Missouri police put out a missing, endangered person alert for 73-year-old Mae White.

Kansas City Home Protection Advice . . .

Kansas City police remind homeowners of simple things to deter burglars

Kansas City police said officers have handled more than 1,600 residential burglaries in the past year. Criminals are using all kinds of ways to break in.Police said there are some easy things people can do to avoid being a target."The first thing I notice is the garage.

Council Demands Crime Scene Happy Talk . . .

Organizations working to prevent violence say focus should be on positivity within neighborhoods

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Over the weekend, 13 people were shot in Kansas City. KSHB 41 News created a map pointing to every location where violence broke out. Kansas City, Missouri, City Council member Ryana Parks-Shaw spoke out, referring to a city initiative to prevent violence, KC Blueprint.

Developing . . .