Kansas City Crime Scene: Gunfire, Street Life & Dog Bites

Lost of things to consider for late night & early morning denizens of the discourse as we quickly review police action, court cases, ongoing investigations and, as always, community outreach.

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Officer fires gun during arrest of burglary suspects in Kansas City

Woman hurt in officer-involved shooting during Blue Ridge Blvd. burglary.


Kansas City police identify man killed near convenience store on Troost Avenue

Kansas City police are investigating a fatal shooting that left a man dead Saturday evening near a convenience store in the 8200 block of Troost Avenue.


Man charged in Sunday burglary where KCPD officer shot female suspect in failed escape

A man is charged in a burglary Sunday in Kansas City, Missouri, that ended with a woman shot by a KCPD officer when the two tried to drive away in a truck with the officer stuck in the passenger door.


Excelsior Springs Police seek help after vehicle break-ins in Job Corps neighborhood

Excelsior Springs Police are seeking help after vehicle break-ins in the Job Corps neighborhood.


Leawood Police arrest man wanted for child sex crimes during parking garage patrol

Leawood Police arrested a man wanted for child sex crimes during a parking garage patrol.


Two years since deadly Chiefs Super Bowl rally shooting

Lisa Lopez-Galvan died after gunfire erupted during the Chiefs Super Bowl victory rally on Valentine's Day in 2024.


Police say Kansas City man stabbed two victims and held woman hostage inside residence

A Kansas City man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he held a woman at knifepoint inside a home and allegedly stabbed two victims.


K-State men's basketball staffer arrested on domestic battery

In his first season with the Wildcats as a graduate assistant, 28-year-old Mark Vital Jr. was arrested for domestic battery at 12:20 a.m. on Monday at the 600 block of


Woman sentenced to probation for setting coworker's Westwood house on fire

Ladan Princess Richardson pleaded guilty to arson last year.


New Kansas crime law raises fine for buying sex, makes more car thefts a felony

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bill meant to strengthen laws against multiple crimes.


Hundreds of Missouri inmates need court-ordered mental health services. The waitlist is growing

Missouri Mental Health Director Valerie Huhn told state lawmakers that the department and courts need options to get defendants treatment in their communities.


Police looking for dog, owner after person bit in Overland Park neighborhood

The Overland Park Police Department is asking for the public's help after a dog bit someone near West 54th Terrace and Goodman Lane.


From corner to comeback: Neighbor2Neighbor helps people leave Prospect corridor streets

The organization's work comes as some city officials consider banning certain alcohol sales in the area.

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