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KC police: Clint’s Comics 911 response took nearly 14 minutes

For a theft at Clint’s Comics in May to turn into a homicide only took a few seconds. But police on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, said it took nearly 14 minutes for police to get there because of short staffing at the 911 call center.

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Leavenworth police report officer-involved shooting; one person killed

One person was killed after an officer-involved shooting, Leavenworth police said Tuesday evening, July 12, 2017. The officer had arrived in the 1700 block of Rose Street to investigate a stolen vehicle.

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Police recover stolen fire department vehicle in KCK; one in custody

The truck belongs to the Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department. According to Fire Chief John Paul Jones, the vehicle was stolen about 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2017, from the scene of a fire in the 100 block of South Ferree Street.

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Man robs Leawood bank, flees with undisclosed amount of cash

Federal investigators said that someone held up the BMO Harris Bank branch located in the 8800 block of State Line Road in Leawood.

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After sex toy shop robbery, Kansas City police seek help

Police said shortly after 9 p.m. June 29 at Cirilla’s sex toy shop, 7236 Wornall Road, two men entered the store with guns. They took cellphones and money from the register. July 11, 2017

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Mayor Sly James waiting for details in Gov. Greitens plan to expand state trooper patrols

Mayor Sly James is waiting to hear more from Gov. Eric Greitens about a potential plan to send Missouri state troopers to KC highways, allowing local police to monitor crime instead.

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5-year-old shot in the leg at Lenexa hotel is expected to recover

A 5-year-old was shot in the leg about 12:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at Crossland Economy Studios in the 9700 block of Lenexa Drive. The child is expected to make a full recovery.

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Surveillance video shows burglar stealing cash register from Westport Ice Cream Bakery

The Westport Ice Cream Bakery is hoping a reward will help law enforcement identify a burglar. The owner believes it is the same burglar who robbed Yogurtini in Blue Springs.

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Ryan Ferguson, wrongfully convicted in Columbia death, wins $11 million

A man who served 10 years in prison before his conviction for killing a sports editor in Columbia was thrown out won an $11 million judgment in federal court.

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Man fatally shot inside Swope Park shelter house is identified

Ronald Q. Patterson, 65, was found mortally wounded Saturday night, July 8, 2017, in a shelter house inside Swope Park in southeast Kansas City.

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Kansas City traffic wreck leads to homicide investigation along Blue Parkway

A person was found dead early Monday, July 10, 2017, inside a wrecked vehicle in the 4300 block of Blue Parkway in Kansas City.

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Third person is dead after early Sunday truck crash in Kansas City, Kan.

A fourth person remains in critical condition after three people died when a stolen truck crashed into a tree Sunday morning, July 9, 2017, in Kansas City, Kan.

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Lawsuit: ICE was negligent when previously deported KCK felon allegedly killed five

Federal immigration officials negligently allowed a Kansas City, Kan., man to remain in the country illegally before he allegedly killed five men in a 2016 shooting spree, according to a recently filed lawsuit.

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Kansas City man charged in high-speed road rage death on North Chouteau Trafficway

Trenton L. Stanley is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the April 17 death of Krealonna M. Willis in Kansas City. Both drivers were traveling about 70 mph. July 10, 2017

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Blue Springs man found dead in freezer had filed protection order against alleged killer

Harvey C. Baldwin filed a request for an order of protection against his grandson, Tyreik Baldwin. Police say Tyreik Baldwin killed his grandfather Friday, June 30, 2017.

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Family struggles to cope after hit-and-run death of KC mother

Monica Hughes, 43, mother of eight, was killed by a hit-and-run driver on Bruce Watkins Drive in Kansas City early Saturday.

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KC Police Department explains Clint's Comics 911 call

Days after the May 12 robbery and killing of Clint's Comics owner James Cavanaugh, a 911 call supervisor answered questions about reported delays. Video by Ian Cummings, The Kansas City Star

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Surveillance video captures theft at Westport ice cream shop

The Westport Ice Cream Bakery hopes surveillance footage will help identify a burglar. The ice cream shop’s owner believes the same burglar is also behind another break-in at a Blue Spring sweet shop, Yogurtini.

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Surveillance video shows car smash through Independence business

Surveillance video from an Independence gas station shows an out-of-control car speed through an intersection before punching through a brick wall into a business on Sunday morning.

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Jailhouse beating that FBI investigated ends in large settlement

The Jackson County jailhouse beating that helped spark an FBI probe and indictments ended in a settlement for the inmate on Monday.

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KC Police Department explains Clint's Comics 911 call

Jul 11, 2017

Days after the May 12 robbery and killing of Clint's Comics owner James Cavanaugh, a 911 call supervisor answered questions about reported delays. Video by Ian Cummings, The Kansas City Star

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