Kansas City Crime Scene: Homicide Count Hits #110 Amid Rampant Metro Gunfire

This quick glimpse of local police reports, rampant gunfire and ongoing investigations offer a glimpse at violent local life as Summer fades. 

As always, we try to include a bit of good news at the end of the compilation.

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KCPD says suspicious death at Kessler Park now being investigated as a homicide

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department is now investigating a suspicious death from Monday night at Kessler Park as a homicide. Officers responded to the park around 7:15 p.m. in the 200 block of Wabash Avenue on a medical call.

KC Police report argument that escalated into life-threatening shooting Tuesday afternoon

SOURCE: kmbc Kansas City, Missouri, police are investigating a life-threatening shooting Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred at 7300 East 108th Dr. near Ruskin Way and Sycamore Ter. in Kansas City.

One person shot, hospitalized in Roeland Park

ROELAND PARK, Kan. - The Johnson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting in Roeland Park that sent one person to the hospital. The shooting happened Monday night at West 47th and Delmar streets, near the Johnson-Wyandotte county line. Roeland Park police said it appears the suspect and victim knew each other, but officials are still investigating.

Blue Valley Northwest lockdown lifted after report of armed suspects

Hide Transcript Show Transcript OBVIOUSLY IF YOU SEE HIM CALL 911 IN OVERLAND PARK THE LOCKDOWN AT BLUE VALLEY NORTHWEST HAS JUST BEEN LIFTED K&B C9'S BRIAN JOHNSON. IS THERE TONIGHT AFTER SPEAKING WITH SCHOOL OFFICIALS BRIAN? YEAH, KELLY. WE ALSO TALKED WITH POLICE AT THIS HOUR THE STUDENTS ARE GETTING LET OUT OF THE BUILDING.

More details released on why Prairie Village police officer's license was revoked

PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan.- A month after a former Prairie Village police officer's license was revoked, FOX4 is learning more details on why. A woman claims former officer Rolando Swaby, made sexual gestures through text and social media after arresting her for a DUI in March of 2020.

'Porch pirate' seen stealing package that contains child's medical equipment in Kansas City

A Kansas City family said a person was caught on camera stealing a package from their porch Saturday containing medical equipment that allows their toddler to breathe. They did not report the incident to police, but have gone public with the video.

Kansas City police locate vehicle connected to fatal hit-and-run that killed teacher, father of 10

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Police in Kansas City, Missouri, have located a vehicle they believe is connected to a hit-and-run that killed a math teacher and father of 10 over the weekend. Charlie Criniere died on Saturday morning after being hit by a car while biking near Longview Road and View High Drive.

Email raises concerns about KC Firetruck driver months before deadly crash

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - An alarming development in the fatal December crash in the Kansas City, Missouri Westport neighborhood comes from an email related to a civil lawsuit. The email, dated September 28, 2021, claims the firetruck's driver, Dominic Biscari, had been driving an ambulance recklessly months before.

KCKPD asks for community assistance in solving burglaries in Piper and Village West area

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department is asking for members of the community to help solve recent burglaries around the Piper and Village West area. On Aug. 28, KCKPD began receiving calls from citizens regarding two individuals breaking into vehicles in the area.

Blue Springs man sentenced for smuggling drugs into Jackson County jail

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A 39-year-old Blue Springs, Missouri man has been sentenced for smuggling drugs into the Jackson County Detention Center. Christopher Harris pleaded guilty to second-degree trafficking in drugs. A Jackson County judge sentenced Harris to 12 years in prison on Friday.

Escape from Lansing Correctional Facility prompts lockout at Lansing schools

Schools in Lansing, Kansas were placed on lockout Tuesday after an inmate escaped from the Lansing Correctional Facility.The Lansing Police Department confirmed the escape of Michael S. Stroede, 43. A flyer from the Kansas Department of Corrections said Stroede, a minimum-custody inmate, was placed on escape status after it was reported that he had walked away at 11:05 a.m.

KC-area man arrested after long standoff, suspected of utility pole vandalism

JOHNSON COUNTY, Mo. - Johnson County sheriff's deputies got involved after utility workers called saying they heard gunshots while making repairs. Investigators say they have a person of interest in the case, which is focused on the 500 block of NW 1001 Road in Centerview, Missouri.

'I felt like the world stopped': Family remembers father killed in Kansas City hit-and-run

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Megan Criniere remembers her husband Charlie as the most authentic person she's ever met. The pair had been together for 20 years, married 18 of those. "(He was) the most authentic person I've ever known, the kindest," she said. "He wasn't just looking out for his own good, but everybody's good."

Kansas City police looking for owner of found pig

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Police Department is looking for the owner a lost pig found in the Staley Meadows neighborhood. According to police, the four-legged animal was found in the street near Shoal Creek Parkway and North Harrison Street on Tuesday morning.

DEA kicks off afterschool programs with KCMO and KCK Police Athletic Leagues

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City District Office of the Drug Enforcement Administration will host four afterschool programs this week with the Kansas City, Missouri, and Kansas Police Athletic Leagues. The programs will be hosted on 800 N. 5th St. at the Kansas location and on 1801 White Ave.

Amish family recovering after driver crashes into their horse and buggy

Five members of an Amish family are recovering after a driver crashed into their buggy Saturday afternoon.Truman Gingerich, 38, and his wife Ada Gingerich, 33, were returning from a church service with three of their six children, three daughters ages three, five and seven.According to the crash report from the

PAL Center Provides Hundreds With School Supplies

In addition to receiving notebooks, calculators, and traditional supplies, students ranging from elementary school to high school received haircuts, physicals, and pizza. A BookMobile also provided books. This was the 9th year that PAL handed out school supplies.

KCPD's Tyler Moss, officers who saved his life to be honored Tuesday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - An emotional awards ceremony is in store Tuesday night at the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department's Regional Police Academy. Officer Tyler Moss, who was shot in the line of duty and barely survived, will receive the Distinguished Service Medal and Purple Heart, KCPD announced late Tuesday morning.

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