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Kenneth R. Williams

Gender : Male

Age : 32

Race : Unknown

Date : 11/09/2024

Location : QuikTrip at 8733 East 63rd Street

City : Raytown

County : Jackson

State : Missouri

Agency : Raytown Police Department

Officer(s) :Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during altercation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Raytown police were dispatched to a QuikTrip after a dispute between Kenneth R. Williams and a security guard. Authorities allege Williams threatened to have explosives and firearms in his vehicle, which was parked at the station. When officers arrived, Williams had already left but returned shortly after. Despite verbal commands to stop, he reportedly entered his vehicle. The situation escalated, and police shot and killed him. Later, the Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed that explosives were recovered from his vehicle. Investigators have not yet disclosed details of the confrontation or why the situation escalated to a deadly use of force.
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Last update: November 22, 2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article295298029.html
https://www.kctv5.com/news/local/incident-investigated-by-mshp-raytown-police-kill-suspect-after-incident-at-quiktrip/article_7f5fbb22-4050-11ee-8a8e-8752ef51a35a.html
https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/11/raytown-police-shoot-kill-suspect.html
https://www.greatergc.com/2024/11/09/raytown-police-fatal-shooting-suspect-quiktrip/