Kansas City Mourns After Tragic Killing Of Chef Shaun Brady

In this post we merely want to share some of our local reading amid so much local shock, grief and frustration following the deadly shooting of Chef Shaun Brady. 

Nevertheless, the point of this blog is to provide critical context to local news. And so we must mention the reality of the situation . . 

For those who don't know, Kansas City has endured the bloodiest years in local history in the past half decade. Last year KCMO suffered 182 homicides, the highest number ever recorded. Rising violence and its impact is fact of life in this cowtown yet hope the response here is compassion given that only the most callous reactionaries would deny expressions of trauma following the slaughter of the innocent.

And so . . . 

We're trying and FAILING to limit our opinion and simply share more resources, information and perspectives as Kansas City attempts to heal after yet another killing.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Kansas City mayor calls for reform after fatal shooting of local chef Shaun Brady

The Brady & Fox owner was known for his contributions to the local Irish community and the Kansas City Irish Festival, which is set to take place this weekend.

Kansas City Irish community left devastated as beloved chef Shaun Brady is shot dead after confronting teens outside his restaurant

Shaun Brady, 44, the co-owner of Irish restaurant Brady & Fox in Kansas City, was shot by a group of teenagers outside his restaurant Wednesday night while taking out the trash.

Police hold 2 teen suspects in killing of Kansas City chef Shaun Brady, as Irish community mourns

Brady & Fox chef Shaun Brady was a key organizer in Kansas City's Irish Fest, which is scheduled to go on this weekend. His killing comes amidst community outcry about the rising number of property crimes in Kansas City, many of which are being committed by juveniles with guns.

Irish Fest cancels popular breakfast after founding chef shot and killed

KC Irish Fest cancels popular Sunday Irish Breakfast so people who knew Chef Shaun Brady can gather to remember him.

'Really going to miss him': KC Irish Fest says it won't be the same without Shaun Brady

A Kansas City favorite known for good food and good company turned into a crime scene Wednesday evening. Now, many are remembering the life of the man many knew and loved as Shaun Brady.

Remembering Shaun Brady

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'It's heartbreaking': Brookside business owners speak on crime escalation following deadly shooting

While conversations about crime in the area have been ongoing for years, Brookside business owners say conversations need to become louder to find a solution.

Tributes grow outside Brady & Fox restaurant after Brookside chef killed nearby

People are placing flowers and balloons outside Brady & Fox restaurant in honor of Shaun Bray after someone shot and killed the popular chef.

Brookside community mourns Shaun Brady, beloved owner of Brady & Fox

Friends say Shaun Brady was killed during a car theft near Saint Peter's School, leaving the community grieving and calling for action against rising crime.

'We cannot lose one more friend': Owner at landmark Kansas City Irish market reacts to death of local chef

In the hours that have passed since a beloved chef in Kansas City was killed, there's been an outpouring of memories and condolences.

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