KC Mayor Q Scorns Social Media After Spate Of Deadly Gunfire

Today Mayor Q struggles to offer his perspective against a wave of online panic, gossip, rumor-mongering and a few accurate reports from the scene. 

Here's what we know for certain with documentation from reports that police have shared with local media . . . 

Early this morning there was a deadly double shooting near the 5900 block of Kensington wherein police arrived to a crowd of screaming onlookers. 

And then . . .

Penn Valley Park gunfire killed one person and two more people arrived at local hospitals after the fact.

Finally . . . 

Police arrested 6 teens in Brookside after house parties spilled out into the streets and gunfire erupted sparks a social media sensation after so many online influencers misreporting the incident. 

In the aftermath . . .

MAYOR Q WORKS ON ALL SAINTS SUNDAY TO DISPUTE THE SOCIAL MEDIA NARRATIVE, SHARE HIS PERSPECTIVE AND MORE INFO ABOUT THE RUCKUS!!!

Here's one of his stronger statements . . .  

"Modern social media is something. Folks post for clout. And then to get the truth out you have to post about them or on their platform, thus giving them more clout. Or, just ignore them and have folks believing lies. Wild times. Sad times."

We already posted this comment but it's worth another look: 

"Many are sharing a post that falsely suggests a number of shootings and homicides yesterday in the City that's grossly inaccurate. 

"The Kansas City Police Department releases official information on incidents in the City.  I recognize influencers on social media serve a growing role in conveying information.  That said, not all information is accurate or presented accurately.  Use your judgment in what you believe and what you share, as you should with any messenger. 
 
"We grieve for the victim of incidents yesterday and this morning and pray for their family and friends.  We also always will commit to ongoing safety citywide.  There's much work to do.  Combatting falsehoods only adds to it. "

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