Kansas City Crime Scene: Naming The Dead, Missing Persons & Police Recruit Grandpa

Even after the recent spate of murders, there's a lot to catch up on and we wanted to take a moment to consider homicide follow-up, recruiting deets, a bit of good news and all manner of alleged misdeeds.

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Kansas City police identify 3 killed in Memorial Day shootings

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City police have released the names of three of the four homicide victims killed on Memorial Day. There is no indication that any of these four Memorial Day homicides are connected, but three of them happened within just 4 hours.

Homicides continue to stack up in Kansas City as police seek community aid in curbing violence

A violent year continued throughout Memorial Day.Five people were killed in less than 24 hours. The most recent happened at 35th and Wabash, where police say someone was shot and killed during a fight. A person of interest is in custody there.Police are also investigating a deadly shooting near 33rd and Colorado, as well as one at 36th and Agnes.

Man dies 9 months after 2022 shooting at south Kansas City bar

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A man's death months after he was shot has added to Kansas City's 2022 homicide total. Over the weekend, the Jackson County Medical Examiner's Office alerted Kansas City police that a victim in a 2022 shooting had died from his injuries. Kansas City police said 45-year-old Tyler E.

Victim dies over the weekend from wounds sustained in 2022 Peppermill Lounge shooting

Over the weekend, the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department's homicide unit was notified by the Jackson County Medical Examiner's Office that a victim of 2022's Peppermill Lounge Shooting had died. 45-year-old Tyler Brown was injured nearly nine months prior during the Aug.

Man charged following fatal shooting at apartment complex in KCMO

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A man is facing charges following a shooting that happened earlier this month in the parking lot of an apartment complex in KCMO. According to the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office, 22-year-old Mikell R. Grigsby has been charged with voluntary manslaughter and armed criminal action.

Kansas City man pleads guilty to meth trafficking, possessing illegal firearms

A Kansas City man pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to illegally possessing firearms and methamphetamine. Meth and a pistol were discovered after Melvin Carter crashed his ATV on an Independence, Mo., street, court documents said.

Police connect Independence shooting, Raytown carjacking

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - It was mayhem stretching across two cities Monday. First there was an armed carjacking in Raytown, followed by a shooting at an Independence apartment complex. "The things that go through a dad's mind (are) taking care of his family, and it's a little nerve-wracking," said Tim Vogel, the dad of a 17-year-old carjacked at gunpoint.

Johnson County daycare worker faces criminal charges

OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - Former Johnson County daycare worker Rachel Wilkes faces two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. The Johnson County Prosecutor's Office says Wilkes worked at Children's Lighthouse Daycare Center in Olathe. Court records show Wilkes previously faced a domestic battery charge in 2007 but completed a diversion program.

Authorities recover body of man missing after Missouri River float trip

The body of a man who fell from a sailboat in the Missouri River has been recovered. The Missouri Highway Patrol reports Brian Hale's body was found on Friday, May 26, near the 350-mile marker of the Missouri River. Authorities said the incident was reported around 1:40 p.m.

KCPD looking for missing woman last seen Sunday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department is looking for a missing woman who has not been seen since Sunday, May 28. According to the police, 32-year-old Latasha Alexander was last seen that day at 7:30 p.m. in the area of 70th Street and Chestnut Avenue.

Fentanyl summit in KCK brings officials together to discuss drug's dangers

Libby Davis on Tuesday sat toward the front of a packed summit of health leaders and law enforcement at Kansas City, Kan., police headquarters.The Shawnee mother lost her son Cooper Davis two years ago to fentanyl poisoning.

Law Enforcement Torch Run benefiting Kansas Special Olympics kicks off Wednesday morning

A charity benefit to raise money for the Kansas Special Olympics kicks off Thursday in Wichita, Kansas. The start of the run is in safe hands.According to both the Shawnee and Olathe Police Departments, the build-up to it is a little competitive."We have a good history and track record here at the police department for being top fundraisers," Shawnee police captain Matt Seichepine said.

KCMO teenagers speak on causes, solutions of youth violence

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Memorial Day weekend was especially violent, with three homicides and several shootings throughout the Kansas City area. Two teenagers from Independence were seriously injured in one of those incidents. As such, youth violence has been top-of-mind for many community leaders, families, educators and law enforcement.

This 58-year-old Kansas City police recruit is also a grandfather

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City Police Department recruit isn't using his age as an excuse to avoid reaching his next goal. Meet Al Robertson. The 58-year-old grandfather is going through the police academy and expects to graduate this month. KCPD said Robertson must pass the same physical and mental tests as all other recruits.

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