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Monday, November 21, 2011

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Rickey King shot and killed in a park at 53rd and Brooklyn; 100 homicides in Kansas City, Missouri, after weekend killings

It was another violent weekend in Kansas City.

Posted by Justin Kendall on Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 8:36 AM

Rickey King is 2011s 100th homicide victim.
  • Rickey King is 2011's 100th homicide victim.

After a pair of weekend homicides, Kansas City, Missouri's death toll is now at 100 for 2011.

The 100th homicide came Saturday night. Officers found two shooting victims inside a vehicle at 53rd and Prospect around 10:15 p.m. One was declared dead at the scene. The other was taken to a hospital in serious condition. UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 17-year-old Rickey King. Police say the homicide actually occurred in a park at 53rd and Brooklyn. A Facebook memorial site has been set up in King's memory.

Witnesses told police that a tan-colored passenger vehicle was seen fleeing the scene.

The other homicide of the weekend came Friday night at 75th and Troost. Terrance Jackson, 43, was found shot to death behind a business in the area. Police are still looking for Jackson's killer.

If you have info, call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.

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  • It was another violent weekend in Kansas City.

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Yes, more checkpoints! I like it when I get off work at midnight, and I am stopped for being on the road. It really sucks when I get home quickly am not hassled because of the hour. I love this city.

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Posted by 101Tonight? on 11/22/2011 at 5:25 PM

If heavier patrolling of problem areas increases the number of arrests pertaining to homicides, then I'd say its starting to work.

Keep after them, Cheif Forte!

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Posted by Wink Dinklemeyer on 11/22/2011 at 10:44 AM

YES BEHOND THE EP

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Posted by KIKI on 11/21/2011 at 12:59 PM

75th and troost? That wouldn't be behind the Epicurean nightclub would it?

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Posted by balbonis moleskine on 11/21/2011 at 10:43 AM

KCMO didn't have a comment on all the homicides but want to let everyone know that they are stepping up it's patrol on DUI's and are planning on a check point this Holiday Weekend.

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Posted by Keepn it Real on 11/21/2011 at 10:31 AM
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