Kansas City Crime Scene: Homicide Count Hits 85 As Voters Consider Police Pay Hike

A few topics worth consideration as we share this quick review of police action, community outreach, cold cases and ALLEGED misdeeds.

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Man dies from injuries sustained in July 21 shooting in east Kansas City, police say

A man died from injuries sustained in a shooting on July 21 in east Kansas City, Missouri, police said.


Police search for crime scene after shooting victim arrives at KC area hospital

Police continue to search for a crime scene after one man showed up at a Kansas City area hospital with life-threatening gunshot wounds.


Family of DoorDash driver shot by KCKPD allege excessive force, wrongful death in lawsuit

Amaree'ya Henderson, 25, was shot while driving away from a traffic stop as his girlfriend sat in the passenger seat. He was unarmed, according to the lawsuit.


KC man remains behind bars on $5 million bond after Clay Co. indictment

A Kansas City man has been indicted by a Clay County grand jury as evidence in a lengthy investigation linked him to a fatal 2020 attempted robbery.


Independence hopes voters will support pay raises for police officers at polls

Independence was forced to scramble when the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department announced raises for its officers in April. Now, city officials hope voters will sign off on police pay raises.


Family shares frustrations in case of Independence woman's killing

Nearly a year after Ebony Duncan disappeared from her job in Independence, murder charges have been filed against her ex-boyfriend.


Police departments are offering big raises. Does it work?

Police officers in many U.S. cities have recently gotten large pay boosts. Departments are offering these raises to combat understaffing, but some say the money won't help.

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