Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson said at a news conference that race was not a factor in the shooting that occurred last Thursday.
The 32-year-old North Kansas City officer tried to pull over a vehicle with expired temporary tags, when the driver shot him, police said.
The man went with the teen to a wooded area, pulled out a 9 mm pistol and started shooting, authorities said of the Kansas City case.
A person was in custody with charges pending Wednesday after a Snapchat comment threatened “killing people — mass murdering,” police said.
Officers seized large amounts of guns, ammunition and drugs as well as more than $34,000 in the operation.
The defendant had recently threatened to shoot the victim, according to the witness.
"Our office was asked to review this new evidence for possible charges against two additional suspects".
KCPD, along with Mayor Quinton Lucas, is asking residents not to celebrate New Year's Eve by shooting firearms into the air. Kansas Citi ...
A week from Christmas, KCPD handed out 500 toys and 300 turkeys to Kansas City families at East Patrol Division on Saturday, Dec. 18. Th ...
Scores of police cars, fire trucks, motorcycles, and other first responders paraded with their emergency lights on around Children's Mer ...
As more people go out to celebrate the holiday season, gun owners are warned: gun theft from vehicles is significantly up in Kansas City.
Dozens of KCPD officers and employees received awards on December 7, 2021, recognizing their courageous and dedicated acts of service.
Dozens of KCPD officers and employees received awards on Dec. 7, 2021, recognizing their courageous and dedicated acts of service.
About 150 children received Christmas toys, Nov. 30, during the annual Cops and Kids shopping event at the Ward Parkway Mall.
When Sgt. Dion Rentie was a kid in Tulsa, Okla., trouble was as common as the gang members and drug dealers.
Eight KCPD officers received Gold Awards for Valor on Nov. 12, recognizing their heroic rescue of child hostages earlier this year.
The Police Athletic League of Kansas City (PAL) now has two brand-new pickleball courts, thanks to the wish and hard work of two of its ...
The Kansas City Missouri Police Department is attempting to identify the remains of an unknown male found in a wooded area in the 3400 b ...
Off-Duty Officer Captures Homicide Suspect
Turn in your unwanted and unused medications at National Prescription Drug Take Back Day event October 23
The Kansas City Police Department has uncovered more than $500,000 in stolen property and is now looking for the rightful owners.
We are looking forward to Faith & Blue Week 2021! Please make plans to join us at these great events where we partner with our Faith Lea ...
When faced with a tragedy like this we are called upon to improve ways to intervene and prevent senseless gun violence in our community.
See the latest announcement from Kansas City Police Department.
The KCPD now has a new policy in regard to eyewitness identification procedures. This policy is to help prevent misidentifications when ...
According to court records, Kansas City police were dispatched to the area of U.S. 71 Highway and Red Bridge Road on a reported body.
With the public's assistance and the hard work of our detectives, we have identified a person of interest who has been arrested in regar ...
Kansas City Missouri Police Officers Elizabeth Garza (Metro Patrol) and Josh Hartley (Police Athletic League) have answered the call to ...
The grand jury indictment lists the following charges against both defendants.
The suspect and victim names previously listed in this article were incorrect.
With large gatherings expected throughout the holiday weekend, police are urging residents not to leave valuables in plain sight in cars.
Police are trying to help a man retrieve priceless World War I artifacts that were inside a truck stolen from a hotel parking lot.
Luwayne B. Zundel, 63, is charged with second-degree robbery and 3rd- and 4th-degree assault.
CIT officers work hand-in-hand with community mental health liaisons.
One of the victims was a 15-year-old boy.
These services help prevent drunk driving, but they can come with risks as well.
"We are down 116 officers and do not have the budget to replace them."
The 119 officers killed in the line of duty throughout the department's history will be honored.
This information has always been open to the public, but this is the first time it is available online in one convenient location.