Critics Question Wyandotte County DA Dupree After Police Death

More than any other public official in the Kansas City metro . . . Unfairly or not, the local social media discourse seems to be focusing on Wyandotte County District Attorney Mark Dupree. 

There is A LOT of baggage to unpack but these two headlines should give casual readers some context: 

‘Crime is not being prosecuted’: Wyandotte County DA Mark Dupree endangers public safety

 Special treatment from Wyandotte Co. DA Dupree for grandson of former BPU president? | Opinion

That's from The Star . . . So it's about as mainstream as possible.

Meanwhile . . . 

TKC readers notice local news directing tough questions at the WyCo DA and his office as public frustration seems to be reaching the tipping point following the deaths of two law enforcement officers .

Here's the best recent story on the topic . . . Check-it:  

"Wyandotte County prosecutors are facing questions after court documents revealed they declined to extradite Dennis Mitchell III from Iowa weeks before he was accused of killing Kansas City, Kansas, police officer Hunter Simoncic."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

Wyandotte County DA declined to extradite Dennis Mitchell weeks before officer's killing

Court records show Wyandotte County prosecutors declined to extradite Dennis Mitchell from Iowa weeks before he was accused of killing Kansas City, Kansas, police officer Hunter Simoncic.

Yet another Wyandotte County officer killed by suspect who should've been in custody

For the second time in exactly a month a Wyandotte County law enforcement officer was struck down early Tuesday by a suspect who likely should've been in custody at the time. Kansas City, Kansas,...

New details from court file reveals accused killer of KCK officer recklessly fled from police in 2020

Court documents obtained Wednesday by KSHB 41 News reveal the suspect accused of killing Kansas City, Kansas, Police Ofc. Hunter Simoncic had recklessly fled from police before.

Funeral details announced for fallen KCKPD Officer Hunter Simoncic

The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department announced that funeral services for Officer Hunter Simoncic will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 3.

Developing . . .