Kansas City Crime Scene: Gunfire, Mugshots & Murder-Suicide

As we slouch toward Summer we've already talked about escalating crime across the metro . . . This post attempts to summarize the status of dangerous local streets with a review of recent stories regarding police action, shooting scenes, court cases and, as always, community outreach.

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'Close call': Neighborhood rattled after gunfire erupts at short-term rental house party

A quiet neighborhood turned into chaos when gunfire erupted outside a short-term rental property in a Kansas City neighborhood overnight Friday.

Kansas City police seek help identifying suspects in May 5 assault on Monroe Avenue

Kansas City police are searching for suspects in a May 5 assault on Monroe Avenue. Call 816-234-5227 or 816-474-TIPS with info.

KCPD investigating shooting Saturday near 40th, Troost as murder-suicide

Kansas City, Missouri, police provided an update Monday on a fatal shooting over the weekend near 40th and Troost.

Kansas Republican considers limits on police surveillance abilities

Police can put cameras on utility poles and utility companies can't be sued if that happens. Some Kansas lawmakers worry that expands police powers too much.

At a Missouri prison, inmates fear for their lives in sweltering cells

Inmates at a Missouri prison have filed a lawsuit claiming they're suffering from life-threatening extreme heat in their un-air-conditioned cells during

Blue Springs man charged after SUV rams into car with mother, child inside

A Blue Springs man is behind bars after he allegedly rammed his vehicle into the car of a mother and child who were attempting to feed their chickens.

Pagan's Motorcycle Club member known as 'Pass Out' pleaded guilty to federal crimes

A member of the motorcycle club, the Pagan's, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Kansas City, Missouri, federal court for involvement in an armed assault and attempted armed assault against rival clubs.

Kansas City man charged with murder in fatal Independence shooting

A 25-year-old man remained in custody Tuesday morning, charged in connection with the shooting death of a man a week ago.

Preliminary hearing for former Marion police chief delayed

A preliminary hearing for the former Marion police chief has been delayed a couple of months in a case surrounding the August 2023 police raid on the Marion County Record newspaper

Maryville man accused of brutal attack that left coworker with memory loss

Surveillance footage allegedly caught a Maryville man brutally attacking his coworker while on the job, leaving him with significant memory loss.

Man arrested after trying to flee Platte County Sheriff's deputies and throwing a handgun under a vehicle

Platte County sheriff's deputies, with an assist from a K-9, arrested a man who led police on a high-speed chase, threw a gun under a car and was found hiding by a concrete culvert.

Kansas City man pleads guilty to bank fraud in stolen U.S. treasury check scheme

A Kansas City man pled guilty Tuesday to bank fraud involving a scheme to alter and forge stolen U.S. Treasury checks.

Olathe police, Kansas law enforcement watching for seat belt safety

Between Sunday, May 18, and Sunday, June 1, drivers can expect to see more Olathe police officers enforcing seat belt safety.

KCPD Mom Savors Family, Career Change

On Christmas morning, Sutton Smith’s grandfather made sure he was the one to cook breakfast. Not for his family – but for the inmates at the Andrew County jail in Savannah, Mo.

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