Early 2011- Murder Rate in KCK is higher then KCMO right now (Kansas City: neighborhoods, school)

[aragx6]

So is KCK ahead of where they usually are at this time? Or is KCMO behind their norm?

[brewcrew1000]

I think KCK i just way above normal, they usually only average 25 murders a year or so, with this pace, they are headed for 50-60.
So far the count is 9-7 KCK

This could be the first year ever that the entire metro out paces KCMO
So far the tally is
7 KCMO
11 or 12 (I believe) Entire Metro

[RadioSilence]

By sheer population, I'm sure KCMO will be ahead in the end. I'm not sure what's driving the KCK murders so far this year, but 85% of the homicides around here are drug-related.

((striking Olathe death investigation -- looks like alcohol overdose at this point))

[chicago mama]

I agree that crime is a concern everywhere. Just look at Chicago--so far this school year, over 20 children have been murdered due to gun violence. Last school year, I think it was around 35. That's just kids! But again, like all cities, these occur in the predictable neighborhoods and most--not all-- of the victims where related to gang violence. This is an unfortunate reality in all major cities in the US.

[brewcrew1000]

Olathe one was ruled homicide and KCMO cops killed a person last night, so it looks like the tally is now

12 or 13 entire metro
8 KCMO (2 are non-criminal homicides)

[kcmo]

Did you get this one in Indep?

Shooting becomes homicide after female victim dies - Independence, MO - The Examiner

[ykamom]

Originally Posted by chicago mama

I agree that crime is a concern everywhere. Just look at Chicago--so far this school year, over 20 children have been murdered due to gun violence. Last school year, I think it was around 35. That's just kids! But again, like all cities, these occur in the predictable neighborhoods and most--not all-- of the victims where related to gang violence. This is an unfortunate reality in all major cities in the US.

Guns don't kill!

[brewcrew1000]

Got Independence one, Northland muder last night, makes the new total

12 or 13 entire metro
9 KCMO (2 Non-Criminal, and 2 are Northland)

KCMO will most likely pass entire metro by March 10th I believe

[brewcrew1000]

Looks like KC might pass entire metro by end of the month, 2 dead in Northland last night, even though 435 and 210 where it happened is no mans land, i thought that was Randolph or Jackson County and not KCMO

12 or 13 entire metro
11 KCMO (2 Non-Criminal and 4 Northland)

[brewcrew1000]

I'm gonna tally this as entire metro because it looks like this party started in Independence and people are saying that hotel is in Randolph/Clay County, so this shooting could have ended deadly in Independence but they had to break the party up. I'm assuming its gang related.
Party in hotel room turns deadly - KansasCity.com (http://www.kansascity.com/2011/02/26/2684825/party-in-hotel-room-turns-deadly.html - broken link)

14 or 15 entire metro
9 KCMO (2 Non-Criminal and 2 Northland)