Kansas City Crime Scene: Friday Gunfire Amid Democratic Party Crime Conversation

Right now there's a bevy of local reports to consider as the metro confronts more violence as Summer approaches and the economy worsens. 

In this compilation we share recent reports on gunfire, police action, political theater, alleged misdeeds and, as always, we attempt to finish with a bit of hope.

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Kansas City police say 1 critically hurt, 1 dead in shooting Friday afternoon

Hide Transcript Show Transcript WE ARE FOLLOWING TWO BREAKING NEWS STORIES, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI POLICE OR INVESTIGATING AN ATTEMPTED MURDER SUICIDE. IT HAPPENED JUST BEFORE FIVE OFF LEE'' SUMTMI ROAD NEAR LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD. WE HAVE LIVE PICTURES FROM NEAR THE SCEEN AND ALTDU SHOT AND CRITICALLY WOUNDED ANOTHER ADULT BEFORE TAKING THEIR OWN LIFE.

DNA on beer bottle leads to charges in Kansas City deadly shooting

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A 28-year-old Kansas City, Missouri man is facing charges in connection to a shooting earlier this month that left one person dead and another injured at the Colonial Terrace Apartments. Jackson County prosecutors on Friday charged Andrew Keyvon Young with second-degree murder, first-degree assault, attempted robbery, three counts of armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a firearm.

KC Proud Boy shown wielding ax handle in video during televised hearing on Capitol riot

The ax handle-wielding Kansas City-area Proud Boy charged with conspiracy in connection with the Capitol riot appeared in a video Thursday during a televised hearing of the special House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack.

KC teen charged in February fatal shooting of 17-year-old in Independence

A Kansas City teen has been charged in a February fatal shooting in Independence of another teen during an alleged gun exchange.Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker said Marquis A. Henderson, 18, was charged with second-degree murder, robbery and two counts of armed criminal action.On Feb.

Kansas City man charged after allegedly shooting, killing victim he was selling car to

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City, Missouri, man is accused of shooting and killing another man he was selling a vehicle to. The victim was Charles Bradham . Andrew Keyvoun Young, 28, is charged with second-degree murder, three counts of armed criminal action, attempted robbery, unlawful possession of a weapon and first-degree assault.

Security guard shot while patrolling apartments in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A security guard is in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot while patrolling apartments in Kansas City. Police were called to the apartments at 400 East Armour Blvd. at about 3 a.m. Friday morning.

St. Mary's Medical Center resumes normal operations after brief lockdown Friday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - St. Mary's Medical Center in Blue Springs has resumed normal operations after temporarily locking down Friday morning, according to Blue Springs police spokesperson Jennifer Brady. Blue Springs police reported the department received a call from a man in Kansas City, Missouri, who was making suicidal comments.

Clay County Sheriff's Office to host drug education summit June 15

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Clay County Sheriff's Office is set to host its sixth Community Drug Education Summit on June 15. The summit will begin at 6 p.m. at Harmony Vineyard Church, 600 E. 46th St. Kansas City, Missouri. It's located near North Oak Trafficway and Interstate 29.

A ticket to ride: Carnival raises funds for abused and neglected children in the court system

A carnival scheduled on Sunday, June 12, at Faulkner's Ranch will provide more than fun and games for local kids. It also will raise funds for a program that pairs adult volunteers with abused and neglected children as they go through the court system.

Dems confront criticism on crime after San Francisco defeat

Democrats on Wednesday braced for renewed Republican attacks on their management of crime across the U.S. after residents in San Francisco voted overwhelmingly to recall the city's progressive district attorney, suggesting that even the party's most loyal supporters are frustrated with the way in which violence and social problems are being addressed.

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