Kansas City Crime Scene: Murder Charges, Gunfire & Tribute

For early morning & late night blog denizens we just wanted to share a quick check-in and catch up on a bevy of local news by way of ALLEGED misdeeds, court cases and community outreach.

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Man charged with 2nd-degree murder in death of Kansas City sports journalist Adan Manzano

A second person has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Kansas City sports journalist Adan Manzano.


One person taken to hospital after shooting in Independence Monday night

Independence police officers responded around 8:45 p.m. at Patio 816 off E. Valley View Parkway.


Woman charged in murder of Kansas City, Missouri, paramedic appears in court

Shanetta Bossell, the 39-year-old woman facing first-degree murder charges in the death of Kansas City, Missouri, firefighter paramedic Graham Hoffman, appeared in Clay County Circuit Court Monday.


A gun & a life changed: Car salesman speaks out after being shot by former customer

A Liberty car salesman is fighting for justice and accountability after he was shot by a man he sold a car to.


Additional charges filed against Metro Towing owner, mother

Additional charges have been filed against the owner of Metro Towing and his mother.


Kansas City man sentenced after February police chase, shooting

Jackson County Prosecutor Melesas Johnson says that a man from Kansas City, Missouri has been sentenced after he led officers on a high-speed chase back in February


Man accused of pulling gun on woman in Lawrence arrested in Kansas City

The man accused of pulling a gun on a woman in Lawrence was found and arrested in Kansas City months after the crime is alleged to have happened.


'Mike is still with us': Fallen Overland Park officer remembered 5 years later

Bravery is a trait many officers live and die by. It was embodied by Overland Park Police Officer Michael "Mike" Mosher.


Clay County Sheriff's Office reports problems with text-to-911 system

Clay County Sheriff's Office reports problems with its text-to-911 system for some phone carriers Monday, May 5.


Kansas City, Missouri, domestic violence intervention program shows promising results

There's been a sharp increase in domestic violence homicides this year in Kansas City, Missouri, with 12 victims through April.


Overland Park Police Department Ofc. Mike Mosher remembered 5 years after line-of-duty death

It's been five years since Overland Park Police Department Ofc. Mike Mosher was shot and killed while responding to a hit-and-run incident on Sunday, May 3, 2020.


KC firefighter's death highlights rise in violence against health care workers nationwide

A Kansas City firefighter's death is reflective of a shocking national trend of violence against health care workers.


'We're grieving who she was,' Olathe mother speaks out after a shooting injured her daughter

Brooke Luther was caught in a shooting at Olathe's Two Trails Park in April. Her family is speaking out now to keep the conversation on gun violence alive.


Royals honor fallen firefighter-paramedic Graham Hoffman with shirt, moment of silence

The Kansas City Royals are paying tribute Monday to fallen firefighter-paramedic Graham Hoffman in their first home game since his funeral.

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