Kansas City Crime Scene: Blue Ridge Homicide Amid Cont'd Violent Surge

Deadly local crime numbers continue to keep pace with the DEADLY HISTORIC TREND over the past 4 years. 

Here's the first report on the latest local killing . . .

Homicide 10400 block of Blue Ridge

Today at 4:50pm officers were called to 104th and Blue Ridge on a shooting.  While officers were on their way, the location was updated to the Family Dollar parking lot at 10445 Blue Ridge.  Upon their arrival, officers located the victim, an adult male, lying in the parking lot suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.  EMS responded and transported the victim to the hospital in critical condition.  The victim was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Detectives and Crime Scene Personnel have responded to the scene.  They are processing the scene to recover evidence and detectives are speaking to witnesses.

We are urging anyone who may have been shopping or in the area who left prior to police arriving, understandably so for your safety, please call detectives with any information you may have.  Even if what you observed or heard seems insignificant to you, it may be a key piece of information for investigators.  You can reach homicide detectives at 816-234-5043. Or if you wish to remain anonymous you can do so by calling the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.  There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information provided to TIPS which leads to an arrest in the case.

We are working with Partners for Peace in all our homicide investigations to monitor risks for retaliation and provide social services to affected residents.
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One dead following shooting in front of Family Dollar in Kansas City

The Kansas City, Mo., Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in the 10400 block of Blue Ridge Blvd. The shooting was reported shortly before 5 p.m. on Tuesday evening. Police found the victim, an adult male in the parking lot of the Family Dollar. He was transported to the hospital, but declared dead there.

Kansas City police report homicide off Blue Ridge Boulevard

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Police stated Tuesday afternoon they were responding to the scene of a homicide in the 10400 block of Blue Ridge Boulevard. The incident comes a day after a woman died in a shooting in south Kansas City.

Man dies in shooting at Family Dollar parking lot in south Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in the parking lot of a Family Dollar in south Kanas City, Missouri, on Tuesday evening. According to KCPD, officers responded to the scene on reports of a shooting at around 4 p.m.

And here's a glimpose at other news related to police action, court drama and investigations . . .

Suspected thieves slam car into KC shoe store used to teach kids about entrepreneurship

Thieves tried to rob a local store that works to change lives one kid at a time.One Pair KC sustained significant damage Monday morning at its storefront near 55th Street and Troost Ave. At 4:30 a.m., surveillance video shows someone slamming their car into the front door of the shoe store.

Kansas City man charged in Sunday fatal shooting in south KC

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Derek C. Jones, 24, of Kansas City, Missouri, is charged with murder in the second degree in connection to the fatal shooting in south Kansas City on Sunday night . Jones admitted to police that he shot Darryl B. Brown, 24, according to the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office.

Clay County court issue will send kidnapping case back to grand jury

LIBERTY, Mo. - The Clay County Prosecuting Attorney's Office said a "technical and procedural" issue will send several cases back to a new grand jury. The news could impact the case of Timothy Haslett, an Excelsior Springs man accused of keeping a woman hidden in his basement while repeatedly sexually assaulting her.

Waldo Thai vandalized Monday; will continue to operate under normal hours

a family-owned restaurant located in Waldo, Missouri, will operate under normal hours despite getting vandalized before opening Monday. Workers arrived Monday to find the front door of the restaurant shattered. They filed a police report and contacted a door company to repair the "minimal" damage, according to the restaurant.

Missouri man arrested in KC with 2,300 fentanyl pills now charged

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Missouri man arrested in Kansas City carrying 2,300 fentanyl pills faces drug charges. A grand jury indicted 42-year-old Walter Antwine Moore, of Columbia, Missouri, with charges of drug possession with the intent to distribute, gun possession, one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm, and one count of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute.

Man accused of shooting 2 Hermann officers planned to commit 'suicide by cop,' court docs say

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The man accused of shooting and killing one Hermann, Missouri, officer and injuring another allegedly said he planned to die by committing "suicide by cop," according to court documents. Kenneth L. Simpson, 35, is charged with one count of first-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action, first-degree assault and unlawful possession of a weapon.

Multiple counties near Kansas City warn of police impersonator attempting to pull over drivers

The Clay County Sheriff's Office is on the lookout for someone impersonating a police officer.They aren't the only law enforcement agency warning of a potential imposter.

Daughter of mom killed in KCK drive-by still waiting for answers

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Almost one year after a mother of five was killed in a drive-by in Kansas City, Kansas, her teenage daughter wants answers as she helps raise three of her siblings. "Someone took her from me. Someone took everything that we had away from us. We didn't deserve that.

A year after his murder, family members don't understand who would want to kill this loving father

A year after his death, family members are still struggling to understand who would want to kill this loving father and hard worker.Samuel Zamundio Beltran, 62, was found shot to death in the foyer of a building in the Willow Wind Apartment complex on Feb. 10, 2022.

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