Timeline and tributes for slain KC paramedic Graham Hoffman

Kansas City firefighter-paramedic Graham Hoffman was killed in the back of an ambulance helping a patient in late April.

Days earlier, the woman now charged with his murder had been released on bond after assaulting a police officer, raising concerns about how her risk to public safety was handled. Several questions still linger about the killing of Hoffman, who was 29.

Tributes poured in for Hoffman at his funeral, where colleagues praised his dedication and family called him "a walking angel." A T-shirt fundraiser recently raised over $380,000 for Hoffman's family.

A photo of Graham Hoffman, provided by the KCFD.

NO. 1: KANSAS CITY FIRST RESPONDER DIES AFTER BEING STABBED BY PATIENT IN AMBULANCE

Graham Hoffman, 29, was identified as the firefighter-paramedic in the ambulance who was stabbed in the chest by a patient early Sunday. | Published April 27, 2025 | Read Full Story by Noelle Alviz-Gransee

Station 42 in Kansas City on Monday, April 28, 2025, following the murder of Kansas City Fire Department fireman and paramedic Graham Hoffman, who was allegedly stabbed by a patient in an ambulance on Sunday, April 27, 2025, while he was working an overtime shift in Kansas City’s Northland. By Dominick Williams

NO. 2: DAYS BEFORE ALLEGEDLY KILLING KC PARAMEDIC, WOMAN WAS ARRESTED FOR BITING COP

Days before a KC paramedic was stabbed to death by a patient in an ambulance, the suspect was charged with allegedly biting an off-duty police officer and deemed “a danger to the public.” | Published April 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Laura Bauer

Kansas City Fire Department Station 42 in Kansas City is seen Monday, after the killing of firefighter-paramedic Graham Hoffman. By Dominick Williams

NO. 3: WHO WAS GRAHAM HOFFMAN? WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT KC PARAMEDIC KILLED IN AMBULANCE

Graham Hoffman had been with the Kansas City Fire Department for about three years. Fire officials called him a “natural leader.” Here’s what we know about him. | Published April 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Noelle Alviz-Gransee

Kansas City will soon pick a new fire chief. He or she must address personnel management issues and the department’s aggressive culture. By File photo

NO. 4: A KC PARAMEDIC WAS JUST KILLED. MISSOURI MAY SOON END PAYMENTS TO FAMILIES LIKE HIS

Missouri’s $25,000 death benefit payment is among the lowest in the nation, but the program will expire in June unless lawmakers take action. | Published April 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jonathan Shorman Kacen Bayless

NO. 5: HOW YOU CAN HELP AFTER DEATH OF KANSAS CITY PARAMEDIC GRAHAM HOFFMAN

Give to the family by buying a T-shirt or donating money. | Published April 29, 2025 | Read Full Story by Eleanor Nash

NO. 6: ROYALS WILL PAY TRIBUTE TO GRAHAM HOFFMAN, KC PARAMEDIC KILLED IN LINE OF DUTY

This is a cool gesture by the Royals. | Published April 30, 2025 | Read Full Story by Pete Grathoff

NO. 7: OFFICIALS MUM AS QUESTIONS LINGER IN KANSAS CITY PARAMEDIC’S VIOLENT DEATH

As KC prepares to say goodbye to Graham Hoffman, a 29-year-old firefighter-paramedic stabbed while helping a patient, questions linger: Why was the suspect free? Did police know her history? Could this have been prevented? | Published May 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Laura Bauer

Firefighters place the casket of Kansas City Fire Department firefighter Graham Hoffman onto a Station 42 fire truck ahead of a funeral procession on Friday, May 2, 2025, in Liberty. Hoffman was stabbed inside an ambulance and later died as a result of his injuries. First responders and community members gathered to honor his life and service. By Emily Curiel

NO. 8: LOVED ONES, OFFICIALS REMEMBER SLAIN KC PARAMEDIC AT FUNERAL: ‘A WALKING ANGEL‘

Kansas City firefighter-paramedic Graham Hoffman is celebrated for his service, compassion, and enduring legacy as hundreds pay tribute at his funeral. | Published May 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by PJ Green

A photo of Kansas City firefighter Graham Hoffman.

NO. 9: KC POLICE KNEW AMBULANCE STABBING SUSPECT WAS DANGEROUS. COULD SHE HAVE BEEN STOPPED? | OPINION

Thorough investigations take time. Paramedic Graham Hoffman’s loved ones deserve no less. | Opinion | Published May 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by The Kansas City Star Editorial Board

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