Kansas City Crime Scene: Local Charges, Creeper Escape & Hero Tribute

We wanted to restart Saturday with a few more local public safety notes that have been sitting in a folder but deserve to be shared. 

Some of these are repeats and better roundups of items that we've shared previously . . . But all of the news concerns the continued summer struggle against crime, news on court cases, ALLEGED misdeeds and, of course, community outreach.  

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Kansas City-area nurse charged with illegally obtaining Percocet, Oxycodone

Federal prosecutors arrested and charged a Kansas City-area nurse earlier this month on allegations she illegally obtained Percocet and Oxycodone.


Man caught on camera shooting, killing two brothers at Kansas City convenience store

FOX4 has obtained exclusive video of a man shooting and killing two brothers at a Kansas City convenience store.


Felony Murder Charges Announced in June 22 Homicide - Northeast News

Northeast News On Thursday, July 31, the Jackson County Prosecutor's office announced charges related to a homicide in the 5400 block of Winner Road. Hajii McDonald III faces 2nd Degree Murder/Felony Murder and Attempted Stealing.


No one hurt after Uber driver reports armed man holding woman inside of Lake Lotawana home

An Uber driver called police for help at a home where he was supposed to be doing a pickup.


Man faces charges in Waldo shooting late Sunday night

A Kansas City, Missouri man is facing charges in connection to a shooting Sunday night in the Waldo neighborhood that left a man with life-threatening injuries.


Clay County prioritizes Valentine's Law with 76 cases in first year

Prosecutors across Missouri are using an upgraded law to charge people who run from police with a class D felony.


Prior offenses revealed for accused Wyandotte County deputy killer

Shawn Harris, the suspect accused of killing Deputy Elijah Ming, is not listed on the KBI's Public Offender Registry, and some say he should be.


Murder charges filed after attempted robbery in parking lot of Kansas City gas station turns fatal

A man has been accused of murder after an attempted robbery turned fatal.


Child abuse charge filed against man accused of punching teen after seizure begins

A Kansas City man has been accused of punching a teenager after he began to have a seizure.


Elijah Ming's KCK murder isn't about hate for police. It's worse than that | Opinion

A deputy's murder in Wyandotte County raises awareness of domestic violence dangers, police challenges, and urgent calls for prevention in violent relationships.


KC Mothers in Charge holds vigil for slain 17-year-old

KC Mothers in Charge held a vigil Monday night, remembering the life of 17-year-old William Watson, who was taken to an area hospital after being shot on Sunday, July 20th.


Warning after fake accounts pop up for Ming memorial fund

The WYCO FOP is asking people to use links from its page to make a donation.


Kansas City family still waiting for justice after 11-month-old dies from fentanyl

The Kansas City family of an 11-month-old boy who died from fentanyl is still waiting for justice


A seat at the table: A recap of our July public safety listening session

The Beacon visited the Historic Northeast to speak with community members about what public safety really means to them: Poor lighting, violent crime, and mental health challenges being top concerns.


184th Entrant Officer Class Runs In Honor Of Fallen Officer

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