Kansas City Crime Scene: Local Gunfire & Cop Killer Conviction Postscript

More than a few things for close readers to consider tonight as we take a moment to share our reading by way of police action, ALLEGED misdeeds, court cases, ongoing investigations and, as always, community outreach.

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Two suspects on the run after midday shooting in Kansas City

Two suspects remain on the run after a midday shooting in Kansas City.


Mother of slain Fairway officer reacts after Andrea Cothran murder conviction

More than 1,000 days after Fairway police officer Jonah Oswald was killed in the line of duty, a Johnson County jury found Andrea Cothran guilty of first-degree murder. After the verdict, Oswald's mother, Paula, told KMBC she stayed away from the trial because she could not bear to watch body camera footage.


Fairway neighbors tie fresh blue ribbons after guilty verdict in Ofc. Jonah Oswald's death

Blue ribbons still hang in Fairway, Kansas, neighbors' yards as a reminder of Officer Jonah Oswald, who was killed in 2023. Andrea Cothran has been found guilty of first-degree murder in his death.


Fatal February shooting results in murder charge for Kansas City man

Court documents share three charges against Jer'ron D. McCallop for a deadly shooting on Feb. 12.


Subject shot, killed by Kansas City, Kansas, police early Thursday

A Kansas City, Kansas, police officer responding to a domestic disturbance call Thursday morning shot and killed a subject while on the scene.


'Like a coward': Kansas City woman saw deadly USPS wreck, later learned victim was her brother

A Kansas City woman drove past a deadly hit-and-run wreck involving a US postal worker Thursday night praying for the victim. She later learned the man killed was her little brother.


Kansas City man sentenced to 25 years in fatal shooting during argument, prosecutor says

A Kansas City man has sentenced after pleading guilty of murder after he fired a gun during an argument with his girlfriend and killed a man she knew.


Man pleads guilty to killing mother, aunt in Lenexa last year

A man has pleaded guilty Wednesday in the 2025 killing of his mother and his aunt in Lenexa, Kansas.


Police need help identifying Kansas City shooting suspect

On Thursday, Kansas City police shared video of a man carrying a gun in broad daylight on Sunday, May 3.


Kansas City, Kansas, police officer charged with drug crimes

A Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department officer has been formally charged in connection with drug crimes, the Wyandotte County District Attorney's Office announced Thursday.


Kansas City woman thought she'd be arrested for missing jury duty. It was a scam.

A Kansas City metro woman says she was moments away from losing $3,000 after scammers posing as Jackson County court officials threatened her with arrest over missed jury duty.


Flying turkey causes life-threatening motorcycle crash Sunday night: MSHP

A man and woman from Belton are in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a turkey flew into their motorcycle, causing them to crash late Sunday night.


Tracked by Clay County K-9: Driver sentenced after fleeing deputy, leaving kids in van

A man has been sentenced to three years in prison after prosecutors said he fled from a deputy during a traffic stop and left two young children behind in his vehicle, according to the Clay County Prosecutor's Office.


Liberty officers in near-miss as driver passes traffic stop: 'Move Over'

A passing driver came dangerously close to two Liberty officers during a traffic stop. Police release dashcam video, reminding motorists: move over and slow down.


Sanctuary rescues 75 dogs from Missouri breeder in ongoing criminal case

An animal sanctuary has rescued 75 dogs from a Missouri breeder in an ongoing criminal case.

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