Rewards are increased in the search for the killers of two KCK children

Officials on Wednesday announced increases in the rewards being offered to find those responsible for the drive-by shooting deaths of two Kansas City, Kan., children.

Machole J. Stewart, 10, was killed last October inside her family’s home in the 1400 block of New Jersey Avenue.

And 7-month-old Ja’Quail Mansaw died in a January shooting in the 2700 block of North Early Street.

Officials with the Greater Kansas City TIPS Hotline and Kansas City, Kan., police said Wednesday that a reward of up to $7,500 now is being offered for information leading to an arrest in the killing of Machole.

The reward fund in the shooting death of Ja’Quail has been increased to $5,800.

Information in both cases can be given anonymously by calling the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).

This story was originally published August 5, 2015 at 4:10 PM with the headline "Rewards are increased in the search for the killers of two KCK children."