Kansas City Crime Scene: Sentencing Updates & Fight For Justice

For only the closest TKC readers we wanted to share more than a few worthy items on local public safety and the ongoing effort to curb rising crime.

In this post we cover community outreach, police work, court case aftermath and grassroots activism.

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'Push for a better KC': Family mourns food truck owner killed early Monday in Kansas City, remembers his life

One family that is now part of that statistic after an argument turned deadly early Monday morning near 70th and Prospect. KCPD confirmed 31-year-old Dyamund 'DJ' Shields was shot and killed.

KCPD attempting to identify two in connection to 9th & Chestnut homicide

The Kansas City, Missouri police department is asking for help in identifying two persons of interest in the July 20th homicide at East 9th Street and Chestnut Avenue.

Johnson County man sentenced to nearly 24 years in prison for murder

A Johnson County man was sentenced Wednesday to nearly 24 years in prison for second-degree murder.

Man sentenced for second-degree murder in 2022 Merriam stabbing

A Missouri man is sentenced in Johnson County District Court for the 2022 stabbing of a 23-year-old man in Merriam, Kansas.

KC Unsolved: Mistaken identity or gang rivalry? KCK police trying to unravel unsolved murder

In the two years since Angel Chavira's death, detectives have pieced together enough to have two possible theories about the motive for the shooting, but they don't have enough evidence to be certain about either.

After 7 weeks, no arrest in Kansas City baby's death. Cops say they await autopsy results

Nine-month-old Giovanni Carr died June 20 of injuries consistent with severe abuse. Police say they're still waiting on the results of his autopsy before an arrest can be made.

Former IHOPKC teens allege sexual misconduct by youth group leader. Was it covered up?

The sexual misconduct allegations underscore what many say is a longstanding culture of systemic abuse and cover-up that thrived within the 24/7 global prayer movement.

Inaugural recipient of Ralph Yarl Scholarship becomes first in family to go to college

MERRIAM, Kan. -- Betty Rae's Test Kitchen in Merriam is serving a limited edition sundae. Creme Brule ice cream is served in a crepe cone and topped with chips, carmel syrup and caviar. The new creation is a nod to the city hosting the 2024 Olympics.

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