Kansas City Crime Scene: Focused Deterrence & Haiti Gang Attack Impacts Locally

Lots of news items to consider right now as we check some of the EXCELLENT crime reporting across the metro covering police action, court cases and tragic testimony.

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Can 'focused deterrence' lower Kansas City's homicide rate?

Kansas City is bringing back an old program known as focused deterrence to reduce homicides, hoping to see sustained improvements.


Jury awards $10 million in Jackson County deputy shooting that killed man, injured woman

The jurors awarded the money to the man's two young sons and the injured woman, who testified during the two-week trial. "It's justice," attorney Tom Porto told The Star.


Daughter, son-in-law of Missouri politician killed in Haiti

Missouri State Representative Ben Baker says his daughter and son-in-law were both killed in Haiti in a gang attack. They were missionaries


Commission strips ex-KCKPD cop of police license after pleas to assault, criminal threat

Prosecutors accused the 35-year-old of striking his girlfriend during a Kansas City wedding reception and pointing a gun at her on an earlier occasion.


Olathe man gets suspended prison term, probation following domestic violence incident

An Olathe man was sentenced Thursday for aggravated domestic battery.


Shot in face 30 years ago at age 6, KC survivor suffers new health crisis on family trip

Shot in the face 30 years ago at age 6, Tashay Campbell of Kansas City had a health crisis on a ship to the Bahamas out of Miami, Florida.


Chief of staff for Boilermakers Union pleads guilty to racketeering conspiracy

The chief of staff for the Boilermakers Union pleaded guilty Thursday to a racketeering conspiracy.


KC woman pleads guilty in email scam that cost Brooklyn contractor almost $241,000 - Kansas City Business Journal

Prosecutors say the woman tricked a contractor into wiring her payment. She spent the money on entertainment and now faces 10 years in prison.


FavTrip takes over 7-Eleven spot on Grandview Road despite history of crime there

"We're looking at everything in terms of being here for the long haul."


Vandalism prevents Kansas City, KS spray park from opening

Clifton Park's splash park, in Kansas City, Kansas, was vandalized and is one of two splash parks in that city that will not open in time for the Memorial Day Weekend.


'A long way away from peace.' Community mourns gun violence victim Benyamin Hawthorne Jr.

Benyamin Hawthorne Jr. was fatally shot at Town Fork Creek Greenway during an argument. His father spoke about his life at a Wednesday vigil hosted by KC Mothers In Charge.


Father shares story of losing son to fentanyl as Clay County takes action against distribution

After an increase in fentanyl overdoses in Clay County, the sheriff's office began a new initiative last summer that is combating the deadly drug.


Kansas City mom grieves daughter's loss, pleads for justice

A Kansas City mom in hurt by the loss of her 11-year-old daughter to gunfire, confused why the suspect is facing only second-degree murder

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