Kansas City Crime Scene: Crashes, Gunfire & Police Politics

More than a few things to consider tonight as we check police action, ALLEGED misdeeds, court cases and, as always, community outreach.

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KCPD searching for missing 30-year-old man last seen Thursday

The Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) is searching for a missing man after he was last seen on Thursday, April 30.

Man charged with murder admitted to police he shot man at KCMO convenience store

A man is charged with second-degree murder after telling police he shot the victim after the victim, who sat in a parked SUV at an East 55th Street and Prospect Avenue convenience store, allegedly fired a shot at him.

Bomb and Arson Squad called to investigate Kansas City house fire

Kansas City's Bomb and Arson Squad has been called to investigate an early-morning house fire.

Alleged DUI: 13-year-old Kansas boy crashed mom's car

SALINE COUNTY -A 13-year-old Kansas boy is in juvenile detention after he crashed his mother's car in Salina.Early Friday, police attempted

What was the emergency that led to Kansas City police crash? Officials decline to say

Officials say officer was responding to a medical emergency with lights and sirens, but key details about the call and crash remain unclear.

Man sentenced to life for 1996 murder of KCK woman

Gary Dion Davis was sentenced to life in prison for the 1996 Kansas City, Kansas murder of Pearl Davis, also known as Sameemah Mussawir.

Kansas City man, woman charged with drug trafficking in connection to Prospect overdoses

A Kansas City man and woman are facing drug trafficking charges in connection with several overdoses in the area of the Prospect Avenue Corridor.

Man charged in deadly shooting last week outside Kansas City gas station

Jackson County prosecutors announce charges in connection to a deadly shooting last week at a Kansas City gas station.

Ottawa police officer in stable condition after being shot Friday night; suspect found dead

An Ottawa, Kansas, police officer was shot Friday night while assisting the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department with the arrest of a homicide suspect. The alleged suspect was later found dead.

Endorsement from a convicted ex-KCPD officer an affront to social justice | Opinion

We should all "back the blue," says Toriano Porter. That doesn't mean aligning with an ex-cop who wrongfully killed a man in his own backyard.

Missouri honors fallen officers at Law Enforcement Memorial ceremony

Fallen law enforcement officers were added to Missouri's Law Enforcement Memorial during a ceremony.

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