Kansas City Crime Scene: Memorial Day Weekend 2023 Proves Double Deadly Already

The Memorial Day weekend news-cycle proves exceptionally violent.

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KANSAS CITY SUFFERS TWO MORE HOMICIDES FOR 2023 AS THE SUMMER SEASON OF VIOLENCE STARTS!!!

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18-year-old dies hours after shooting at 83rd, Troost in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City police are investigating a homicide Saturday, saying an 18-year-old died several hours after a shooting Friday night. Police were called just before 10 p.m. Friday to 83rd Street and Troost Avenue for a reported shooting. When officers arrived, they found a teen suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

18-year-old man dies after Friday night shooting near East 83rd Street in Kansas City, Missouri

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - An 18-year-old man died after a shooting Friday night in the 1200 block of 83rd Street in Kansas City, Missouri. Metro Patrol officers responded to a reported shooting around 9:53 p.m. Friday, and found the man suffering from injuries caused by apparent gunfire.

Victim in shooting on 83rd Street dies in hospital

Kansas City, MO, police say the victim of a Friday night shooting has died.Officers say they went to the area of 83rd Street and Troost Avenue at around 9:53 p.m. to investigate a shooting. They found a person with gunshot wounds when they arrived.EMS took the victim to a hospital, but police say they died several hours later.

Shawnee man sentenced after police find over 500 child porn images

SHAWNEE, Kan. - A Shawnee man has been sentenced to over 21 years in prison for federal charges over child pornography and assault. Marquis Williams pleaded guilty in February to two counts of sexual exploitation of a child. The U.S. Attorney for the District of Kansas said the 31-year-old created child pornography.

Jury finds former Lawrence police officer not guilty of rape, 34 other charges

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A jury found a former officer with the Lawrence Police Department not guilty of rape and 34 other charges. After a five-day trial, Jonathan, M. Gardner, 41, of Tonganoxie, was found not guilty of one count rape, 17 counts of computer unlawful acts and 17 counts of official misconduct, according to Douglas County court records.

Sugar Creek man gets 20 years for knife attack in Independence park

Jackson County SOURCE: Jackson County Ronald L. Thompson was sentenced to 20 years in prison for attacking a woman with a knife at an Independence public park back in 2021.The 30-year-old man from Sugar Creek pleaded guilty to first-degree assault as part of a plea deal.Court records show that on Dec.

The Most Dangerous Missouri Gang is a 111-Year-Old Crime Family

If you thought street gangs were the most dangerous element to fear in Missouri, you'd be wrong. Sure, modern gangs are a serious concern, but they're no match for a crime family in Missouri that began its reign 111 years ago.

Unprovoked attack in downtown Lawrence raises concern for students, residents

LAWRENCE, Kan. - The Lawrence Police Department's release of video from an attack Wednesday night is drawing concern from residents. FOX4 showed several people the video police put on social media. We talked to two students who just graduated from the University of Kansas.

Crash between FedEx truck and train investigated by Platte County Sheriff's Office

PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (KCTV) - A crash between a FedEx truck and a train is being investigated by the Platte County Sheriff's Office. It happened Saturday morning around 10:30 a.m. at Oberdiek Lane and Missouri Highway 45. The Sheriff's Office said Oberdiek Lane is currently closed, but 45 Highway is open.

Family, friends push for answers after mass shooting at Klymax Lounge

On Friday night, the community held a vigil and balloon release to remember one of the victims, 24-year-old Antoinette Brenson. She leaves behind three children. UP. IT'S BEEN ALMOST ONE WEEK SINCE A MASS SHOOTING AT A NIGHTCLUB IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. GOOD EVENING. I AM. THREE PEOPLE WERE KILLED TONIGHT.

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