National News Notices Kansas City Homicide Count Trending

Make no mistake . . . It's going to be a rough Summer without any plan to curb rising violence.

Check this ABC news roundup . . .

"Since the start of the year the city has suffered 59 homicides, according to analysis from the Kansas City Police, which does not consider officer-involved shootings in their count. While some of the homicides are caused by an argument or stem from domestic violence, the cause of most shootings is unknown by law enforcement. What is more apparent to law enforcement is the weapon of choice -- nearly 90% involve some kind of firearm."

Money line . . .

"Last year, the city suffered 155 firearm-related homicides, according to police data. Based on the current rate of violence, the city is currently on track to break last year’s record. "

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

After 3 shootings in 30 minutes, Kansas City' suffers another violent weekend

Kansas City suffered a violent weekend as three separate shootings impacted the city's downtown over 30 minutes late Sunday. The shootings come as Kansas City, Missouri, has already faced a violent year, with 59 homicides having already been recorded since the start of the year -- the most since 2019.