KCPD Cancel Standoff After Conflicting Witness Reports & Shooting Victim Silence

It's worth featuring this report if only to understand that community outreach isn't always successful and many times locals aren't as committed to fighting violence as we would like . . . Check-it:

"Police on the scene received multiple statements from witnesses in the area with conflicting information about the events leading up to the shooting. After the hospitalized victim refused to cooperate or provide a statement to police, KCPD withdrew officers from the area around 11 p.m.

"Authorities say the area is now clear, and there is no ongoing threat to the public."

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KCPD calls off standoff, citing uncooperative shooting victim and conflicting witness statements

A large police presence left the 1100 block of East 65th Street several hours after a reported shooting Sunday evening