Tag: Kansas City

Off Their Trolley

A Kansas City man contacted KMBC 9 Investigates after witnessing a man push a woman to the ground and steal a package on the streetcar on Wednesday…. “It was just a situation to where if, I think if a security guard had been on the streetcar at that time, he could have intervened immediately,” Roberts said. [More]

Unless the guard decided to secure himself from danger instead.

And it’s not like she’d have been allowed the means to defend herself.

[Via Steve T]

We’re the Only Ones Secure Enough

Center School District security guard charged with murder after deadly shooting near Westport… According to the probable cause statement, Ponder was seen on surveillance video near a business, appearing to be involved in an argument with the victim before shooting the victim in the back as he was walking away. [More]

Are you Pondering what I’m Pondering, Pinky?

[Via Steve T]

And That Takes Care of That

KC homeowner shoots male suspected of breaking into 30 cars Wednesday…The shooter was released after questioning. It’s unclear at this point if he could face any charges. [More]

I’d say if they call him back in it ought to be for a public ceremony where they give him a medal, but the cynic in me wonders if — based on who was shot — all defenders and reactions of neighbors would be treated the same.

[Via bondmen]

So It’s Not the Guns?

Their investigation so far shows a large gathering happening turned violent following an argument between people there. Several people engaged in gunfire, leaving behind dozens of bullet casings lying in the street. [More]

Meanwhile, the people Democrats want to disarm hold conventions where tens of thousands of armed citizens show up and everyone is well behaved …

[Via Steve T]

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