Kansas City Crime Scene: Gunfire, Mugshots & Creepers

The trend for this week in Kansas City has been triple shootings but worsening violence is a nationwide crisis. 

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Violent crime increased last year even as property crime rates went down

David Graham, The Atlantic, joins Shep Smith to discuss why violence is increasing, even as the crime rate goes down.

Accordingly, www.TonysKansasCity.com tracks some of the top headlines related to ALLEGED CRIME, court cases and community threats . . . Check-it . . .

KANSAS CITY SHOOTING CONTINUES TONIGHT!!!

KCPD investigating double shooting near 85th & Euclid

KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -- Two more individuals were shot in Kansas City on Wednesday evening. The shooting happened in the 1800 block of E. 85th St. around 7:50 p.m. The victims are currently in serious but stable condition, according to police. No arrests have been made in the case.

Local midweek endurance . . .

2 people expected to survive after Wednesday night shooting in KCMO

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Gunfire wounded two people Wednesday night in KCMO. Police said it happened about 8 p.m. near East 85th Street and Euclid Avenue. One person was found in the street. The victims suffered serious injuries, but were last reported in stable condition, police said.

Dude from The Dotte convicted . . .

KCK man found guilty for attempted involuntary manslaughter

LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — Daniel Wayne Owens, 46, of Kansas City, Kansas, was found guilty after a three-day jury trial of Attempted Involuntary Manslaughter, a severity level 7-person felony.

Golden Ghetto dust-up today . . .

2 arrested following brief standoff in Shawnee

SHAWNEE, KS (KCTV) -- Two people were arrested following a brief standoff in Shawnee that affected traffic on Johnson Drive west of Pflumm. According to the police department, traffic was diverted on Johnson Drive between Maurer and Alden while officers helped another agency apprehend two people with warrants out for their arrest.

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Men charged with kidnapping of Missouri woman photographed nude in cage

Cassidy Rainwater has been missing since July. The search for her turned when Missouri deputies received a photo of her partially nude apparently locked in a cage WINDYVILLE, Mo. - Two southern Missouri men have been charged in the kidnapping of a woman who went missing in July, after investigators found photos of her, nearly naked and apparently locked in a cage, on one of their phones.

Rock Chalk Gunfire Aftermath . . .

Lawrence man arrested in Tennessee for September shooting

LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - Almost a month after authorities started searching for him, a Lawrence teen was arrested in Tennessee for murder. The Lawrence Police Department says the U.S. Marshals Service arrested Andrel Darnell Spate s, Jr., 19, of Lawrence, for the first-degree murder of Christian Willis, 21. On Friday, Sept.

History on trial . . .

New judge sets Friday hearing for evidence, party roles in Kevin Strickland case

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The issue of Kevin Strickland's innocence will again head to court Friday under a new judge. The Missouri Supreme Court ordered a new judge in the case Sept. 30 after Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt's office successfully argued that comments Jackson County Presiding Judge Dale Youngs made about the Strickland case, while not improper, may have pierced the veil of judicial impartiality.

NextGen probs reported . . .

Minor arrested after threat is made against Olathe South High School

OLATHE, KS (KCTV) -- The Olathe Police Department says a minor has been arrested in connection with a threat made against Olathe South High School. The police department said they received a call Tuesday regarding a social media post. The incident was then investigated throughout the evening.

Season of stealing ahead . . .

Kansas City police offer tips to help keep you safe while shopping

As the holiday shopping season approaches, police want you to focus on your safety. Simple mistakes can make you a target for crime. The criminals are watching, so you need to stay one step ahead.If you are in a parking lot headed back to your car with no free hands, distracted by your phone, and unaware of what is around you, you are just what a criminal looks for.

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