KCK mayor identifies BPU lineman killed while on the job
A Kansas City, Kansas, official has identified a man who was killed while working as a lineman for the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities Sunday.
In a social media post Monday, Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, Mayor Christal Watson identified the man killed as Joshua McKee.
“Joshua was a valued member of the Board of Public Utilities family, and his loss is felt not only by those who worked alongside him each day, but by all of us who recognize the dedication and commitment of the men and women who serve our community,” Watson said.
The incident is still under investigation, Amber Oetting, a spokesperson for BPU, said in an email Monday. The utility company will also conduct an independent third-party review of the incident.
“Our hearts are with his family, friends, coworkers and all who knew and loved him,” BPU said.
