Kansas City Crime Scene: Slice Of Life & Gunfire Postscript

Tragically, deadly violence dominated local headlines today across the metro as the end of Summer bring and uptick in fatal confrontations.

In this collection we share recent local reports, deets on police action, courtroom battles and, as always, community outreach from the vast majority of locals who hope to stop the bloodshed.  

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Stabbing leaves one person dead in Kansas City, Kansas, Thursday night

One man is dead following a stabbing Thursday night in Kansas City, Kansas.

Jackson County Police-Involved Incident Team investigating shooting outside Independence QuikTrip

The Jackson County Police-Involved Incident Team is investigating a shooting involving a member of law enforcement.

Man dies following shooting outside KCK bank

Police officers with the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department (KCKPD) responded to an armed disturbance call just after 3:30 p.m. at a bank near North 8th Street and State Avenue.

Too Much Violence: Victim and residents call for action following Midtown shooting

Residents are calling for a change after five people were injured in a Kansas City shooting.

Kansas City, Kansas, community feels déjà vu with second law enforcement officer funeral in month

Kansas City, Kansas, residents are feeling the worst kind of tragic sameness ahead of Wednesday's funeral for KCKPD Officer Hunter Simoncic.

Death of 50-year-old man now being investigated as homicide, Kansas City police say

The Kansas City Police Department is now investigating the death of a 50-year-old man as a homicide.

Homemade explosives, meth found during traffic stop led to arrest of Kansas City man

Homemade explosives and methamphetamine were found during a Missouri traffic stop.

Caught on cam: Van plows through parking lot, crashing into woman and salon

The driver of a van was caught on camera plowing through a parking lot, hitting a woman and crashing into a salon in Independence, Missouri.

Woman charged after toddler rescued from hot car in KCK parking lot

Wyandotte County Sheriff's deputies responded to a 911 call and broke a car window to rescue the toddler.

On the run from murder charge for months, Overland Park man captured in Mexico

Isaiah Sadowski, charged with murder following a fatal crash in 2021, disappeared while out of jail on bond last year.

Neighbors and families near James A. Reed Park react to killing of 15-year-old

Isaiah Wilson, 15, identified as teen killed in southeast Kansas City shooting near James A. Reed Park.

Independence woman pleads guilty to stealing $250,000 in national fraud scheme

An Independence, Missouri, woman pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday for taking part in a national fraud scheme.

Kansas City, Missouri, police searching for woman accused of allowing child access to deadly, illegal drugs

Kansas City, Missouri, police are looking for a woman charged with endangering a child after her toddler son ingested illegal, life-threatening drugs at least twice.

Endangered Silver Advisory issued for missing 62-year-old Kansas City, Missouri, man

An Endangered Silver Advisory has been issued for a missing 62-year-old man from Kansas City, Missouri.

Raytown South student identified as victim of Tuesday murder in south Kansas City, Missouri

A 15-year-old boy who was shot and killed while walking down a street Tuesday afternoon in south Kansas City, Missouri, was a student at Raytown South High School.

Gunfire a persistent problem near KC park where 15-year-old was killed, neighbors say

Neighbors who live near a south KC park say gunfire is often heard there, as police investigate what led to a 15-year-old Isaiah Wilson's death.

Lykins Neighborhood Association Hosts Forum to Address Community Concerns - Northeast News

Dorri Partain Managing Editor Historic Northeast neighbors concerned about crime and additional issues attended a community forum at the North-East Branch Library on Wednesday, Aug. 27.

Judge could drop case accusing Wyandotte County official of bribery, endangerment

The suit says Lopez tried to use his political position to offer a local dressmaker small incentives in order to avoid an insurance claim.

Shawnee police K-9 returns to work after being stabbed in the line of duty

A Shawnee Police Department K9, has returned to duty after a full recovery from being stabbed earlier this summer

Grain Valley man's beloved dinosaur yard display stolen, community rallies to replace it

Grain Valley man's dinosaur yard display was stolen, but community member Sarah Eikel found replacement on Facebook Marketplace to restore joy.

KCKPD partners with nonprofit to launch T-shirt fundraiser for fallen officer's family

The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department has partnered with a nonprofit to launch a T-shirt fundraiser for Officer Hunter Simoncic's family.

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