KC Crime Scene: Northeast Crime Spree, Raytown Shooting & Fairway Loves Police

Tonight we take a peek at worsening crime around the metro in the last quarter of the year and just a few bright spots as neighborhoods cope with violence.

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Robberies on Independence Avenue leave one man dead and businesses shaken up

It was a violent weekend in Northeast Kansas City- two businesses on Independence Avenue were victims of robberies and one resulted in the shooting death of a suspect.

Man shot, taken to hospital following shooting in Raytown

At 4:58 PM, officers responded to a report of a male subject shot on the 7800 block of 86th Street.

Louisburg police investigating murder-suicide involving 8-year-old

Police believe 41-year-old Susan Stanford took her own life after shooting her eight-year-old son on Friday in Louisburg, Kansas.

Missouri's retail theft is gouging over $1B from stores - Missourinet

Retailers in Missouri lose an estimated $1.44 billion in annual revenue to theft. It's an ongoing problem that Dave Overfelt, president of the Missouri Retailers Association, said prosecutors and judges need to hand down stiffer penalties. "When there's no consequences, then you're going to have more of this type of activity," Overfelt said.

Marion vice mayor says she's glad former police chief is gone: 'He scared the heck out of me'

Marion Vice Mayor Ruth Herbel, whose home was raided on Aug.11, told KSHB 41's Jessica McMaster the former police chief's resignation is a welcomed advancement in the pursuit of accountability.

Independence police: 31-year-old man has been missing for weeks

Curtis Jewett was last seen on Sept. 24 in the area of the 300 block of Nettleton, police said.

Olathe man killed following hit-and-run in Overland Park

Around 1:00 Monday morning, the Overland Park Police Department responded to an injury crash involving two vehicles.

Fairway grocery store supports police department following line of duty death of Ofc. Jonah Oswald

Its been weeks since the Fairway Police Department lost one of their own, but an outpouring of community support continues.

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