Kansas City Crime Scene: Gunfire Aftermath & Another Top Police Tradition

Quick check-in for this evening as we share some local news by way of police action, court cases and a noteworthy feature on families who protect & serve Kansas City. 

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Police identify victims of 13th and Grand double homicide; no suspects arrested

The investigation continues over a week after two young adults were shot and killed in downtown Kansas City.


Two charged after chase, shooting at police in Independence

Savannah Landers and Cyvauodis D. Brewer were arrested and charged after they ran and shot at police during a chase in Independence


Prosecutors: Shots fired at officers during 97 mph police chase through Jackson County

Two suspects face charges after a 97 mph police chase through Jackson County. Prosecutors say one of them fired shots at officers during the pursuit.


Alleged Kansas City, Kansas, police killer appears in court on capital murder charge

The 31-year-old Kansas City, Kansas, man charged in the death earlier this week of KCK police Ofc. Hunter Simoncic, made his first appearance in court on Friday.


Kansas City lands in top 10 US cities with the highest crime rates

President Trump has threatened federal intervention in cities to fight crime, but Democrats allege he's ignoring crime problems in red states. Here are the 10 cities with the highest crime rates.


Olathe Public Schools adopts new safety protocol amid renewed focus on school security

Olathe Public Schools rolled out a new safety system this year. The new system covers a wider range of emergencies and uses clear, consistent language.


Family Ties Bring Army Veteran to KCPD

The plan also included following her father’s path. He served in the Army before serving more than 30 years at KCPD. Seeing her dad succeed and wanting to work in outside of an office atmosphere, she joined KCPD, graduating in 2019.

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