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On March 21, 2025, around 3:34 p.m., Kansas Highway Patrol troopers attempted a traffic stop on Daijon Estell, 24, to serve a warrant on Interstate 70 near the 7th Street exit in Kansas City, Kansas. Estell refused to exit the vehicle and pulled out a handgun. As troopers gave commands, he shot himself in the head. No officers discharged their weapons. A young child was found in the vehicle unharmed and was safely reunited with family. Estell was pronounced dead at the scene at 3:43 p.m. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation.

https://fox4kc.com/news/man-shoots-himself-while-being-arrested-by-kansas-troopers-on-i-70-kbi/
https://www.kmbc.com/article/suspect-shoots-himself-during-kck-traffic-stop/64259849
https://jcpost.com/posts/7bebaedc-dd2c-418a-92a6-739a654fb611
https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article302578639.html
https://www.wibw.com/2025/03/22/kbi-investigating-suicide-traffic-stop-kansas-city/ 

On February 26, 2025, 45-year-old Michael Johnson was found unresponsive in his cell at the Sedgwick County Jail in Wichita, Kansas. He was pronounced dead. Johnson had been in custody since January 15, 2025, on charges of aggravated assault and possession of a controlled substance.

https://www.kake.com/home/authorities-identify-inmate-who-died-in-cell-at-sedgwick-county-jail/article_317f2e98-f45c-11ef-936b-7be77030b1b2.html

On February 26, 2025, 24-year-old Daitrez Birch was found unresponsive in his cell at the Sedgwick County Jail in Wichita, Kansas. He was pronounced dead. Birch had been sentenced on February 18, 2025, to 272 months in prison for the August 20, 2024, killing of 39-year-old Kyce A. Barnes, whose body was discovered in the trunk of a car.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/looks-overdose-inmate-recently-sentenced-163804527.html
https://www.kwch.com/2025/02/18/wichita-man-sentenced-more-than-20-years-case-involving-body-found-car-trunk/
https://www.kfdi.com/2025/02/26/inmate-death-reported-at-sedgwick-county-jail-4/

On February 23, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., Kansas City, Kansas, police officers responded to reports of an armed disturbance in the 700 block of Nebraska Avenue. Surveillance footage showed 33-year-old Brian Hilt attempting to damage property to enter an apartment building while armed with a firearm. A fire alarm was activated around 5:00 a.m., prompting the Kansas City, Kansas, Fire Department to respond. Upon observing the property damage, they contacted police. Two KCKPD officers encountered Hilt in a hallway and fired at him. Hilt was pronounced dead at the scene. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is conducting an inquiry into the incident.

On February 6, 2025, around 1:30 p.m., a Labette County Sheriff's deputy observed a tan Ford F-150, driven by 52-year-old John H. Jones, run a stop sign at 20000 and Wallace Road near Oswego, Kansas. Upon noticing the deputy, Jones attempted evasive maneuvers, including driving through a field, and then fled northbound on Wallace Road at speeds exceeding 100 mph. During the pursuit, Jones forced multiple motorists off the road and attempted to ram the deputy's vehicle. He failed to negotiate a curve near 22097 Wallace Road, resulting in a collision with a tree. Jones was transported to Labette Health, where he died from his injuries. Authorities later discovered that Jones was driving with a suspended license and had outstanding warrants in Montgomery and Neosho counties. He also had prior convictions for aggravated burglary, theft, criminal threat, obstruction, and multiple drug-related offenses.

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On February 4, 2025, Salina Police Department officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance involving a male barricaded inside a residence with a child. After negotiations failed, the situation escalated, leading officers to open fire and fatally wound the individual. The child was rescued unharmed. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is conducting an inquiry into the incident.

https://www.fourstateshomepage.com/news/child-rescued-suspect-shot-after-standoff-in-salina/

On January 31, 2025, Gove County Sheriff's deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at 517 W. 3rd Street in Grainfield, Kansas. Deputies encountered 30-year-old Ty Kaiser in a physical altercation with a 63-year-old male relative. Kaiser struck the man in the face. When deputies attempted to detain Kaiser, he initially complied but then resisted. A Taser was deployed but was ineffective. Kaiser then charged at a deputy and struck him multiple times. The deputy opened fire, striking Kaiser. Kaiser was transported to Gove County Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The deputy and the 63-year-old man sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality (Ty Kaiser); 2 injuries (deputy and 63-year-old male relative)

https://www.ksn.com/news/state-regional/man-fatally-shot-deputy-hospitalized-following-officer-involved-shooting-in-grainfield/ 

On January 30, 2025, at approximately 8:15 AM, a male individual exited his vehicle and moved toward police officers in Wichita, Kansas. The officers then shot and killed him. The incident is under investigation by the Wichita Police Department.

https://www.kake.com/home/man-dead-after-shooting-involving-kansas-deputy-kbi-says/article_3f59423a-e005-11ef-9bfe-876fc4ea9842.html

On January 27, 2025, a man sought in connection with a homicide in Anderson County, Kansas, was killed in a vehicle crash during a police chase in Kiowa County. The Kansas Highway Patrol initiated the pursuit after identifying the vehicle. The chase ended when the vehicle crashed, killing the driver. Authorities have not released further details about the incident.

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On January 27, 2025, a man at Miami County Jail in Paola, Kansas, was found unresponsive in his cell. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Miami County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, and the inmate's name has not been released.

https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/inmate-dies-in-miami-county-jail#google_vignette

On January 27, 2025, Jerry Wayne Thompson, a 55-year-old man wanted in connection with a homicide in Anderson County, Kansas, died following a police pursuit that ended in a crash in Kiowa County. Thompson had been sought after 36-year-old Sheila Kendall was found dead in a residence he owned in Kincaid, Kansas.

After an arrest warrant was issued, the Kansas Highway Patrol located Thompson driving a stolen 2009 Ford Focus on U.S. 54 near Greensburg. When a trooper attempted to pull him over, he refused to stop. Officers escalated a chase, and the Kiowa County Sheriff's Office deployed stop sticks. Thompson lost control of the vehicle, left the roadway, struck a field entrance, became airborne, and rolled over. He was ejected from the car and later pronounced dead at a local hospital.

https://www.ksn.com/news/state-regional/person-dead-after-crash-in-kiowa-county/
https://www.wibw.com/2025/01/27/man-sought-anderson-county-homicide-dies-crash-during-friday-chase-kiowa-county/
https://www.iolaregister.com/news/local-news/suspect-in-anderson-county-homicide-dies-after-police-chase

https://www.ksn.com/news/state-regional/person-dead-after-crash-in-kiowa-county/

https://www.wibw.com/2025/01/27/man-sought-anderson-county-homicide-dies-crash-during-friday-chase-kiowa-county/

On January 25, 2025, officers from the Atchison Police Department responded to a hostage situation in Atchison, Kansas. During the standoff, Bryson McCray, 36, was shot and killed by police. Authorities have not released details on the sequence of events leading up to the fatal shooting. The incident remains under investigation.

https://sunflowerstateradio.com/2025/01/25/officer-involved-shooting-in-atchison/https://www.kmbc.com/article/st-joseph-man-dies-police-shooting-atchison-hostage-standoff/63579286

On January 25, 2025, Atchison Police responded to a standoff involving a hostage situation. After negotiations, the hostage was released unharmed. During the confrontation, police shot and killed the individual. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the incident.

1. https://www.kq2.com/news/standoff-in-atchison-ends-with-hostage-freed-suspect-shot/article_7dc94298-db2f-11ef-999e-7bc21fa3597b.html

On January 24, 2025, Wichita Police Department officers responded to a report of a man acting erratically in the 3800 block of South Oliver, near Spirit AeroSystems. Police shot and killed the man. He is believed to have been unarmed. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation into the incident.

1. https://www.kwch.com/2025/01/24/man-critically-injured-officer-involved-shooting-near-spirit-aerosystems/

On January 20, 2025, a 29-year-old male was found unresponsive on the floor of his cell at the Sedgwick County Jail in Wichita, Kansas. Jail staff discovered him at approximately 5:10 p.m. and initiated life-saving measures. Despite their efforts, the man was pronounced dead around 5:50 p.m. The length of his incarceration has not been disclosed. The circumstances surrounding his death have not been disclosed, and an investigation is ongoing.

https://www.kansas.com/news/local/crime/article298905515.html

On January 19, 2025, officers from the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office and Haysville Police Department, along with a SWAT team, executed an arrest warrant at a residence in the 100 block of Maple Street in Haysville, Kansas. When officers made entry, they encountered a teenager inside the home who allegedly pointed a firearm at officers. Police opened fire, resulting in the man's death. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is leading the inquiry into the incident.

https://hayspost.com/posts/f6a6bf5f-ab6a-4da5-aa1f-2b3761990d32

On December 27, 2024, at approximately 9: 10 a.m., officers from the Great Bend Police Department responded to a disturbance call at 1516 7th Street in Great Bend, Kansas. Upon arrival, witnesses reported that 32-year-old Mario Martinez-Garcia had entered the workplace of 32-year-old Esmeralda Torres-Lopez, forced her outside, and shot her. Torres-Lopez was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 9: 55 a.m.
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Martinez-Garcia fled the scene in a white 2021 Chevy Silverado. Detectives spotted the vehicle speeding away and multiple law enforcement agencies escalated a chase. Officers deployed a tire deflation device, and a Barton County Sheriff's deputy performed a tactical vehicle intervention, causing the truck to leave the roadway and come to rest in a field near mile marker 191 on Highway 50 in Stafford County. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers found Martinez-Garcia deceased inside with a gunshot wound to his head. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is conducting a thorough investigation into the incident.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
• Fatalities: 2 (Esmeralda Torres-Lopez, Mario Martinez-Garcia)

https://www.kwch.com/2024/12/27/2-dead-after-homicide-police-chase-apparent-suicide-barton-stafford-counties/

On December 26, 2024, at approximately 4: 45 p.m., a Leavenworth County sheriff's deputy attempted to stop a vehicle for a registration violation on County Road #1. The driver, identified as 31-year-old Brian Trober, did not stop. Police escalated a chase onto Interstate 70 where Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) then took over the pursuit after determining the vehicle was reported stolen. Approximately 20 minutes after the initial stop, Trober lost control of the vehicle while exiting from eastbound I-70 to southbound I-635. The vehicle struck a guardrail, overturned, and descended a rock embankment, coming to rest in a ditch. Trober was pronounced dead at the scene. A female passenger sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
• Fatalities: 1 (Brian Trober)
• Injuries: 1 (female passenger, serious injuries)

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On December 5, 2024, at approximately 8:52 p.m., the Douglas County Sheriff's Office responded to a distress call from a woman in the 900 block of East 2300 Road, south of Eudora, Kansas. An officer from the Eudora Police Department arrived first and heard a gunshot upon reaching the front door.
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Authorities contacted a 52-year-old male inside the residence, who was reportedly hostile and threatened to shoot law enforcement officers while locking himself in. Officers determined that a 44-year-old female inside the home was deceased.
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After several hours of phone communication, contact with the man was lost. Due to concerns about potential explosives, officers proceeded cautiously. At approximately 4:30 p.m. on December 6, the Kansas Highway Patrol entered the residence and found the man deceased from a presumed suicide.
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The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is conducting an internal investigation into the incident, meaning the same agency involved in the operation is responsible for reviewing its own actions, with no external oversight reported.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities.
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Last Update: 12/06/2024

1. https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/2-found-dead-during-standoff-at-home-south-of-eudora

On December 5, 2024, at approximately 8:52 p.m., the Douglas County Sheriff's Office responded to a distress call from a woman in the 900 block of East 2300 Road, south of Eudora, Kansas. An officer from the Eudora Police Department arrived first and heard a gunshot upon reaching the front door.
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Authorities contacted a 52-year-old male inside the residence, who was reportedly hostile and threatened to shoot law enforcement officers while locking himself in. Officers determined that a 44-year-old female inside the home was deceased.
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After several hours of phone communication, contact with the man was lost. Due to concerns about potential explosives, officers proceeded cautiously. At approximately 4:30 p.m. on December 6, the Kansas Highway Patrol entered the residence and found the man deceased from a presumed suicide.
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The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is conducting an internal investigation into the incident, meaning the same agency involved in the operation is responsible for reviewing its own actions, with no external oversight reported.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities.
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Last Update: 12/06/2024

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1. https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/2-found-dead-during-standoff-at-home-south-of-eudora

On October 28, 2024, 43-year-old Mandy Lynn Buckwalter was fatally injured in a head-on collision at the intersection of 29th Street North and Wilderness in Wichita, Kansas. Wichita Police Department officers were tracking a stolen 2024 Ford Transit van with assistance from the Kansas Highway Patrol’s (KHP) Air Support Unit.
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During the pursuit, officers deployed spike strips to deflate two of the vehicle’s tires. The driver continued driving, striking a police vehicle in the process. Officers claim they did not engage in a direct pursuit but maintained surveillance through aerial support. The vehicle eventually stopped at a business on North Webb Road, where two individuals fled on foot. The driver then stole a second vehicle from the business and continued driving. Police pursued the vehicle with a helicopter and an unknown number of police vehicles following, until the fleeing vehicle collided with Buckwalter’s eastbound 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. Buckwalter was pronounced deceased at the location.
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Mandy Buckwalter, a home assistant supervisor at Heartspring’s therapeutic school, worked with children with developmental disabilities and was described as a cherished colleague who made a lasting impact on many lives.
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The case remains under investigation by the Wichita Police Department, with findings to be reviewed by the Sedgwick County District Attorney's Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, 0 injuries.
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Last Update: 12/08/2024

https://greatbendpost.com/posts/524b674d-107b-4c2b-9c47-18405bdec4dc
https://www.wichita.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=11101
https://www.yahoo.com/news/woman-killed-ne-wichita-driver-195739045.html
https://www.elliottmortuary.com/obituary/mandy-buckwalter

On October 23, 2024, at approximately 2:55 p.m., staff at the Wyandotte County Detention Center in Kansas City, Kansas, responded to a medical emergency involving a Black male inmate in his 30s. Detention center personnel initiated life-saving measures and contacted emergency medical services. The inmate was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
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The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is conducting an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death. The inmate's identity has not been released pending family notification.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT: 1 fatality, 0 injuries.
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https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/kbi-investigating-after-inmate-dies-at-wyandotte-county-detention-center
https://www.kmbc.com/article/inmate-dies-medical-emergency-wyandotte-county-jail/62697704
https://fox4kc.com/news/kbi-investigating-wyandotte-county-jail-death/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/wyandotte-county-inmate-dies-medical-002952277.html

On October 12, 2024, at approximately 7:06 a.m., 27-year-old Jonathan Macias contacted 911, stating he was armed and intended to shoot individuals near the 6900 block of Childs Street in Wichita, Kansas. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office, Maize Police Department, and Park City Police Department, responded to the location. Officers observed Macias wearing what appeared to be body armor.
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Over the course of an hour, officers attempted to de-escalate the situation as Macias drove his vehicle erratically through the neighborhood, entering and exiting the car multiple times. Officers deployed spike strips to deflate the vehicle's tires; however, Macias continued driving. At approximately 8:15 a.m., Macias exited his vehicle, turned toward officers, and reached behind his back. Believing he was reaching for a weapon, officers discharged firearms and less-lethal bean bag rounds, striking Macias.
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Macias was pronounced deceased at the location. No weapon was found, and the vest he wore lacked ballistic panels. The incident is under investigation by the Advanced Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT), with the Wichita Police Department serving as the lead investigative agency.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT: 1 fatality, 0 injuries.
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Last Update: December 8, 2024

https://www.ksn.com/news/local/new-information-released-in-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-northwest-of-wichita/
https://www.hayspost.com/posts/ef7c2121-0109-4c20-b1cb-6e2ab8199c1d
https://www.yahoo.com/news/m-gonna-shoot-someone-police-182310042.html
https://www.centralavenuefuneralservices.com/obituary/Jonathan-Macias-1

On September 1, 2024, at approximately 1:39 a.m., officers from the Prairie Village Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a silver Chevrolet Malibu for a traffic violation near 63rd Street and State Line Road. The driver did not stop. Officers claim that they did not initiate a pursuit but observed the vehicle going eastbound at a high rate of speed, crossing into Kansas City, Missouri.
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The Chevrolet then traveled across a grassy median, struck a small tree on the west side of 62nd Street, vaulted across the street, and collided with a large tree, causing the vehicle to disintegrate. The driver, the sole occupant, was ejected and pronounced deceased at the location. The person remains unidentified as of the date of this update. The Kansas City Police Department is investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, 0 injuries.
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Last Update: 12/08/2024

https://www.kmbc.com/article/driver-dies-traffic-stop-in-prairie-village/62028541
https://fox4kc.com/news/one-dead-after-crashing-into-tree-near-state-line-road-in-kansas-city/
https://salinapost.com/posts/3cc2ef6e-2390-43e3-ac90-eb756bbaf77d
https://www.yahoo.com/news/one-dead-ejection-vehicle-speeding-155243600.html

On August 29, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Coffeyville Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop on a Ford pickup truck driven by 33-year-old Derik J. Trotter near the intersection of 4th Street and Poplar Place in Coffeyville, Kansas. Trotter was connected to an active investigation, and officers intended to serve a search warrant for items in his possession. Despite repeated inquiries, law enforcement has not disclosed the specifics of the investigation or the reasons for the search warrant, leaving unanswered questions about the circumstances leading to the encounter.
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As officers attempted to place Trotter in handcuffs, he allegedly resisted. Officers engaged in a physical altercation. Two officers fired Tasers at him. Trotter fought back. Finally, one officer opened fire, striking Trotter. Trotter was transported to Coffeyville Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.
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T.he Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is conducting a thorough and independent investigation into the officer-involved shooting. Upon completion, the findings will be presented to the Montgomery County Attorney for review.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT: 1 fatality, 0 injuries.
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Last Update: December 8, 2024

https://www.kansas.gov/kbi/docs/media%20releases/2024/Media%20Release%20-%20Fatal%20officer-involved%20shooting%20in%20Coffeyville.pdf
https://www.fourstateshomepage.com/news/kansas/fatal-officer-involved-shooting-in-coffeyville/
https://hayspost.com/posts/00b1ad1b-7361-472f-a494-7c75693ebab4
https://bartlesvilleradio.com/pages/news/431232024/kbi-investigates-coffeyville-police-shooting-death

On August 25, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m., deputies from the Atchison County Sheriff's Office attempted to stop a 2014 Toyota Corolla driven by 28-year-old Maria Papalas near the intersection of Sherman Road and 244th Road, approximately five miles south of Atchison, Kansas. Papalas did not stop, initiating a pursuit.
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During the chase, she lost control of the vehicle on a curve, causing it to enter the west ditch and roll multiple times before coming to rest on its roof. Her son, 1-year-old Mixalis Christos Papalas-Schultz, was a passenger in the vehicle. Both occupants were transported to hospitals; Papalas sustained minor injuries, while Mixalis suffered critical injuries and was later pronounced deceased.
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Papalas was arrested and faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder, fleeing law enforcement, aggravated endangerment of a child, interference with law enforcement, battery on a law enforcement officer, driving under the influence, possession of marijuana, and reckless driving.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT: 1 fatality (infant), 1 injury (driver).
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Last Update: December 8, 2024

https://hayspost.com/posts/5a96b362-23b7-425c-a556-0850fce680ca
https://fox4kc.com/news/1-year-old-boy-killed-in-police-chase-crash-in-atchison-kansas/
https://www.mscnews.net/news/?nk=78128
https://www.kmbc.com/article/atchison-kansas-woman-charged-with-murder-in-chase-that-killed-1-year-old/61999629

On August 19, 2024, at approximately 11:10 a.m., Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Ethan Masterson was traveling westbound at high speed on 100 South Road while responding to another fatal accident. The trooper’s vehicle crashed into the driver’s side of a southbound 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by 42-year-old Gerald D. Rahier at the intersection of 40 East Road. The impact killed Rahier.
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A front-seat passenger, 38-year-old Arielle C. Lemos, and two children, ages 4 and 5, sustained serious injuries and were transported to the Sheridan County Health Complex in Hoxie.
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The Kansas Highway Patrol's Critical Highway Accident Response Team is investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT: 1 fatality, 3 injuries.
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Last Update: December 8, 2024

https://hayspost.com/posts/e8bc65fe-6f82-4a75-88dc-17cdc994ae42
https://salinapost.com/posts/72411cb0-d25a-423c-9908-6bc6c728ddda
https://www.ksn.com/news/state-regional/kansas-trooper-involved-in-fatal-crash-while-responding-to-a-fatal-crash/
https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/32835749/gerald-d.-rahier

On July 31, 2024, at approximately 11:18 p.m., Wichita Police Department officers observed a black Chevrolet Impala departing an area under investigation for drug trafficking. The vehicle displayed an altered and expired registration tag. Officers initiated a traffic stop, and the vehicle pulled into the McDonald's parking lot at 545 North Hillside Street in Wichita, Kansas.
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Upon approaching the vehicle, officers identified three occupants. The backseat passenger, 29-year-old Brennan Russell, was observed making furtive movements and appeared to be concealing an object under the seat. Officers instructed Russell to exit the vehicle, informing him that he was under arrest. Russell refused to comply and resisted arrest, leading officers to request backup. An officer deployed a Taser through the open rear passenger door, but it failed to subdue Russell.
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Russell then drew a firearm from his waistband and pointed it at the officer. Another officer, positioned at the rear of the vehicle, witnessed Russell's actions and observed him subsequently point the firearm at his own head. Russell discharged his weapon, inflicting a fatal gunshot wound to his head. Simultaneously, the first officer fired five rounds, striking Russell four times in the arm and torso. Officers administered CPR until EMS arrived, but Russell was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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The Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office is conducting an independent investigation into the incident. Upon completion, the findings will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney for review.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries During This Incident: 1 fatality (Brennan Russell); no officers were injured.
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Last Update: December 8, 2024

https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriff/media-releases/wpd-officer-involved-shooting-73124/
https://www.kansas.com/news/article290797834.html
https://salinapost.com/posts/cb097a64-4f8b-4953-94e0-105f14976957

On July 24, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers from the Salina Police Department arrived at 544 N. 12th Street in Salina, Kansas, to execute an arrest warrant for 44-year-old Larry J. Wray Jr. Upon entering the detached garage east of the residence, officers arrested Larry Wray Jr. without incident. During the arrest, officers noticed another individual, later identified as 25-year-old Jesse D. Wray, inside the garage. When officers attempted to make contact, Jesse Wray displayed a firearm and threatened to shoot if they entered.
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Officers established a perimeter and summoned the Salina SWAT Team for assistance. Troopers from the Kansas Highway Patrol also responded to the location of the home. While awaiting the SWAT team's arrival, officers observed smoke and flames emanating from the garage. The garage door then opened, and a female emerged with her hands raised, followed by Jesse Wray. Wray took cover behind a parked truck in the driveway, assuming a shooting stance with his hands extended toward the officers.
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In response, two Salina Police Department officers discharged nine rounds, none of which struck Wray. Wray then moved to the west side of the garage, where he encountered additional officers and troopers. A Kansas Highway Patrol trooper and a Salina Police Department officer fired four shots, fatally wounding Wray. He was pronounced deceased at the location at 8:45 p.m. The female was evaluated at Salina Regional Health Center and later released.
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The Kansas Bureau of Investigation presented their findings to the Saline County Attorney for review. On November 4, 2024, Saline County Attorney Jeffery Ebel concluded that the use of deadly force was justified.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT: 1 fatality (Jesse D. Wray); no other injuries.
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Last Update: December 8, 2024

https://www.kansas.gov/kbi/docs/media%20releases/2024/Media%20Release%20-%20Officer-involved%20shooting%20in%20Salina.pdf
https://salina311.com/update-findings-of-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-in-salina/
https://apnews.com/article/42c0b067bfb05ba395afa574c5d17893
https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Jesse-Wray

On June 22, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., a Newton Police Department officer attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 38-year-old James Lightfoot in Newton, Kansas, due to a malfunctioning headlight. Instead of stopping, Lightfoot fled northbound on Interstate 135, leading officers on a pursuit that continued into Marion County. At around 1:40 a.m., Newton officers lost sight of Lightfoot's vehicle near 230th and Diamond Roads. Marion County deputies also discontinued their search in the same vicinity.
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On June 24, a resident reported a silver Dodge truck partially submerged in a pond near 240th and Kanza Roads, close to Marion Reservoir. Deputies identified the vehicle as Lightfoot's 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. A search that evening, including the use of a Kansas Highway Patrol aircraft equipped with infrared technology, failed to locate Lightfoot.
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On June 26, the Sedgwick County K-9 Cadaver Team joined the search. At approximately 10:35 a.m., a cadaver dog led searchers to Lightfoot's body, located several hundred yards southeast of his truck in a heavily wooded area. Marion County Coroner Don Hodson reported that Lightfoot died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. A .380 ACP handgun was found under his left hand.
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The Kansas Bureau of Investigation was notified and conducted a scene investigation and body recovery. Authorities found no signs of foul play.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries During This Incident: 1 fatality (James Lightfoot); no officers or other individuals were injured.
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Last Update: December 8, 2024

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https://www.ksn.com/news/local/body-pickup-truck-of-missing-wichita-man-found-in-marion-county/
https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ks/wichita/james-lightfoot-18273551

On May 27, 2024, at approximately 6:45 p.m., Kansas City, Missouri, police officers responded to an armed carjacking near East 24th Street and Highland Avenue, where a blue 2010 GMC Terrain was stolen at gunpoint by two male suspects. Around 8:00 p.m., officers located the stolen vehicle near 15th Street and The Paseo. When the driver refused to stop, a pursuit ensued, crossing into Kansas City, Kansas. Officers from the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department, Kansas Highway Patrol, and Mission Police Department joined the chase.
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At approximately 8:17 p.m., a 21-year-old male passenger exited the vehicle near 18th Street Expressway and Steele Avenue and was taken into custody. The driver, identified as 41-year-old Jason A. Burk of Kansas City, Missouri, continued fleeing. A Kansas Highway Patrol trooper performed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver, causing the GMC to strike a guardrail near Highway 69 and the 18th Street Expressway, bringing it to a stop.
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Burk then fired shots at the officers. Two officers from the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department and five officers from the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department returned fire, striking Burk multiple times. Burk was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
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The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT: 1 fatality (Jason A. Burk); no officers or other individuals were injured.
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Last Update: December 8, 2024

https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/kcpd-kckpd-officers-involved-in-fatal-shooting-monday-night-in-kck
https://www.kmbc.com/article/kckpd-officer-shoots-kill-man-suspectedarmed-robbery/60925887
https://fox4kc.com/news/man-shot-and-killed-by-kck-officer-following-police-chase/
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/jason-burk-obituary?id=55360496

On May 26, 2024, at approximately 1:20 a.m., Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) officers patrolling the Westport Entertainment District heard gunfire near the intersection of Westport Road and Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri. Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple shooting victims. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transported six individuals to local hospitals, including 24-year-old Jahquan M. Robinson, who was pronounced deceased.
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Preliminary investigations revealed that a disturbance among a group escalated into gunfire. A Westport Public Safety Security officer, responding to the shots, encountered Robinson actively firing a weapon. The security officer discharged their firearm, striking Robinson.
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The Kansas City Police Department is investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT: 1 fatality (Jahquan M. Robinson); 5 individuals with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Last Update: December 8, 2024

https://fox4kc.com/news/six-shot-one-killed-after-overnight-shooting-near-westport-in-kc/
https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/westport-security-officer-shot-killed-man-who-was-firing-shots-kansas-city-police-say
https://www.kmbc.com/article/five-wounded-one-killed-in-westport-shooting/60906817
https://hayspost.com/posts/0c83e25e-38fb-4f7b-bff8-e81fcbd334e4

On May 26, 2024, at approximately 1:50 a.m., a Haskell County Sheriff's deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The driver, 37-year-old Richard Castillo of Ulysses, Kansas, did not stop. Officers escalated a pursuit northbound on Highway 83 onto Highway 144, where Castillo attempted a U-turn, colliding with the deputy's vehicle and coming to rest in the north ditch.
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Two deputies rushed to the vehicle and alleged that Castillo produced a gun. Both deputies opened fire, striking him. EMS arrived and pronounced Castillo deceased at 2:55 a.m. The deputies were placed on paid administrative leave.
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The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation. The Kansas Highway Patrol is assisting with the collision investigation. The findings will be submitted to the Haskell County Attorney for review.
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TO.TAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT: 1 fatality (Richard Castillo)
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Last Update: December 8, 2024

https://www.kansas.gov/kbi/docs/media%20releases/2024/Media%20Release%20-%20Haskell%20County%20Officer%20Involved%20Shooting.pdf
https://fox4kc.com/news/kbi-investigating-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-in-haskell-county/
https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/incident/2921513
https://salinapost.com/posts/f86d3ff3-44f1-4a23-9f51-35e55776c3bf

On May 11, 2024, officers from the Lawrence Police Department arrived at a residence in Lawrence, Kansas, to arrest 23-year-old Henry Tomasic, who was wanted for sexual abuse and abuse of a minor. As officers closed in to make the arrest, Tomasic died by suicide.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT: 1 fatality (Henry Tomasic)
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Last Update: December 8, 2024

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https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/31492273/henry-joseph-tomasic
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/henry-tomasic-obituary?pid=206922916
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On May 10, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., a Kansas City, Kansas, police officer located a stolen silver Hyundai Sonata stopped in the 1500 block of South 7th Street Trafficway. As the officer approached, three male occupants exited the vehicle and fled on foot. The officer pursued them, during which one suspect, identified as 18-year-old Jordan Cole, allegedly fired at the officer. The officer returned fire, fatally wounding Cole. Another suspect was apprehended at the location, while the third remains unidentified.
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The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT:
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1 fatality (Jordan Cole)
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Last Update: December 8, 2024

https://www.kansas.gov/kbi/docs/media%20releases/2024/Media%20Release%20-%20UPDATE%20-%20Officer-involved%20shooting%20in%20Kansas%20City.pdf
https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/kbi-says-18-year-old-male-shot-killed-last-friday-by-kansas-city-kansas-police
https://www.kmbc.com/article/one-dead-another-in-custody-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-kck/60763046
https://www.aol.com/kbi-identifies-18-old-fatally-223336870.html
https://salinapost.com/posts/3b43cfd2-3246-4d8f-81c1-5c62edfa61fe

On April 15, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Butler County Sheriff's deputies initiated a pursuit of a 2023 Kawasaki EX650 motorcycle driven by 43-year-old Ignacio Cuanus Morales Jr. Deputies continued to chase him westbound onto Towanda Avenue in El Dorado until Morales's motorcycle collided with the right rear corner of a Ford F-150. Morales was pronounced deceased at the location. Authorities have not disclosed the reason for the initial pursuit.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT: 1 fatality (Ignacio Cuanus Morales Jr.)
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Last Update: December 8, 2024

https://salinapost.com/posts/85ba49dd-94f5-4916-bf17-ae38a065fe86
https://www.ksn.com/news/local/kansas-man-dies-after-a-pursuit-in-butler-county/
https://www.kfdi.com/2024/04/16/el-dorado-man-killed-in-crash-during-chase/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/el-dorado-man-dies-motorcycle-154102742.html
https://www.kansas.gov/khp-crashlogs/search/viewDetail/2024-004472

On April 9, 2024, at approximately 6:55 a.m., a motorist reported a vehicle stopped in the westbound lane of U.S. Highway 160, about one mile west of Attica, Kansas. A Harper County Sheriff's deputy arrived and found a tan 2006 Toyota Prius halted in the middle of the highway. Approaching to offer assistance, the deputy observed the driver, 54-year-old Cheryl R. Gaines of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, holding a knife in one hand and scissors in the other.
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An officer from the Attica Police Department soon joined the deputy. Both officers retreated approximately 100 yards from the vehicle and repeatedly commanded Gaines to drop her weapons and exit the car. Gaines exited the vehicle but refused to relinquish the knife and scissors. She then charged at the officers. As they retreated, the Attica officer tripped and fell. Gaines approached the fallen officer, still armed, prompting the Harper County deputy to fire three shots, striking her.
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Emergency Medical Services pronounced Gaines deceased at the location around 7:15 a.m.
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The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is conducting a thorough and independent investigation, with findings to be presented to the Harper County Attorney for review.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT: 1 fatality (Cheryl R. Gaines)
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Last Update: December 8, 2024

https://www.kansas.gov/kbi/docs/media%20releases/2024/Media%20Release%20-%20Officer-involved%20shooting%20in%20Harper%20County.pdf
https://hayspost.com/posts/fbcb8937-0ca1-4fef-b74f-4be8aa0be71d
https://www.ksn.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-reported-in-harper-county/
https://www.kfdi.com/2024/04/09/woman-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-harper-county/
https://apnews.com/article/kansas-police-shooting-knife-scissors-86b166fb6b8fe00a8f7a12995e277fa5

On April 7, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., 18-year-old Kasenn Lane Dollar was driving a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado eastbound on U.S. Highway 160, about 3.5 miles west of Independence, Kansas. His vehicle crossed the center line and collided head-on with a westbound 2017 Dodge Charger driven by 26-year-old Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputy Justin Ward.
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A second deputy, 28-year-old Zachary Farmer, was following in a 2022 Dodge Durango and sustained minor damage while attempting to avoid the collision. Dollar was pronounced deceased at the scene. Deputy Ward suffered serious injuries and was transported to a hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Deputy Farmer was not injured. Two passengers in Dollar's vehicle, including 18-year-old Amir Luten, sustained minor injuries.
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The Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT:
1 fatality (Kasenn Lane Dollar), 2 injured
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Last update: 12/07/2024

https://www.ksn.com/news/state-regional/teen-killed-in-southeast-kansas-crash-2/
https://kggfradio.com/local-news/737183
https://www.kfdi.com/2024/04/07/one-dead-several-injured-in-southeast-kansas-crash/
https://salinapost.com/posts/9f26d5ab-dffe-49b4-bdb5-9734a580c892
https://www.coffeyvillejournal.com/sports/field-kindley-student-kasenn-dollar-killed-vehicular-accident-sheriffs-deputy-injured

On April 1, 2024, Kansas City police conducted a welfare check at a residence in the 8300 block of NW 90th Street after concerns arose when a child did not attend school and an adult failed to appear at work. Inside the home, officers discovered the bodies of 12-year-old Jerel D. McGeachy Jr., his mother, 38-year-old Domonique A. McGeachy, and his father, 38-year-old Jerel D. McGeachy Sr. Both Jerel Jr. and Domonique had sustained fatal gunshot wounds. Authorities believe Jerel Sr., a police officer with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, fatally shot his wife and son before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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The Kansas City Police Department is investigating the incident as a double murder-suicide.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT:
3 fatalities (Jerel D. McGeachy Jr., Domonique A. McGeachy, Jerel D. McGeachy Sr.)
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Last Update: December 8, 2024

https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/kcpd-investigates-deaths-of-3-family-members-in-northland-as-double-murder-suicide
https://fox4kc.com/news/3-found-dead-in-kansas-city-police-investigate-as-double-murder-suicide/
https://www.kmbc.com/article/kc-police-suspect-family-killed-in-murder-suicide/65324798
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/jerel-mcgeachy-jr-obituary?id=54490578
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On April 1, 2024, Kansas City police conducted a welfare check at a residence in the 8300 block of NW 90th Street after concerns arose when a child did not attend school and an adult failed to appear at work. Inside the home, officers discovered the bodies of 12-year-old Jerel D. McGeachy Jr., his mother, 38-year-old Domonique A. McGeachy, and his father, 38-year-old Jerel D. McGeachy Sr. Both Jerel Jr. and Domonique had sustained fatal gunshot wounds. Authorities believe Jerel Sr., a police officer with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, fatally shot his wife and son before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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The Kansas City Police Department is investigating the incident as a double murder-suicide.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT: 3 fatalities (Jerel D. McGeachy Jr., Domonique A. McGeachy, Jerel D. McGeachy Sr.)
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Last Update: December 8, 2024

https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/kcpd-investigates-deaths-of-3-family-members-in-northland-as-double-murder-suicide
https://fox4kc.com/news/3-found-dead-in-kansas-city-police-investigate-as-double-murder-suicide/
https://www.kmbc.com/article/kc-police-suspect-family-killed-in-murder-suicide/65324798
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/jerel-mcgeachy-jr-obituary?id=54490578
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