Will Mayor Q Admit Deadly Kansas City World Cup Crime Spike???

Earlier this week many Kansas City residents expressed extreme disappointment when Mayor Quinton Lucas described a deadly highway shooting spree as a "regular law enforcement incident" despite World Cup fans on their way to the game via Uber ride describing the terrifying encounter for the international media.

Now . . . After the latest mass shooting incident at the 18th & Vine District and a spate of violence leaving at least five people dead this week . . . We need to ask . . . 

WILL MAYOR Q ADMIT KANSAS CITY CONFRONTS WORSENING VIOLENCE DURING THE WORLD CUP?!?

As always, this blog is committed to at least talking about the problem and encouraging elected officials to do their best to address public safety threats regardless of political consequences or election season spin. 

Obviously . . . 

There shouldn't be anything "regular" about two mass shootings in one month, gunfire on local highways and a quickening homicide count as KCMO takes the global stage. 

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

NBC: 1 dead and 5 wounded in Kansas City shooting -- The shooting took place roughly 7 miles from Kansas City Stadium, which is hosting World Cup matches this summer.

Fox News: Manhunt underway for Kansas City shooting spree suspect near World Cup venue; FBI offering $25K reward

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