Man found guilty in Kansas City stabbing ordered to ‘120 Day Program’ [More]
We ought to do a pool on the next date Leon’s name shows up again in crime reports.
[Via Steve T]
Notes from the Resistance
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]
Man admits to trafficking guns tied to Kansas City Super Bowl shooting [More]
To people known by the state who couldn’t be trusted without a custodian…
[Via Steve T]
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]
The bill would prohibit anyone with a firearm, even with a valid concealed carry permit, except for police, from entering the parade. [More]
Because no one is safer with a gun at a parade than “Only Ones”…
Your constituents, Anthony…?
[Via bondmen]
ATF, KCPD, NSSF Offers Up to $5,000 Reward for Information on the Stag Arms & Aero Precision USA FFL Burglary [More]
Yeah, leave a U-Haul full of expensive guns unattended in a metro KC hotel parking lot…
What could go wrong?
These guys seem to have a history of attracting attention to themselves when it’s avoidable.
[Via Steve T]
Five injured in shooting in Westport district in Kansas City [More]
This is why we can’t have nice things.
At least when ignoring this.
[Via Steve T]
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]

Mayors from all over the country meet in KC to discuss solutions for gun violence & mental health [More]
“‘Tis clear enough the elephant is very like a tree.“
[Via Steve T]
Multiple dead, multiple injured after shooting in east Kansas City [More]
So the Safety Dance didn’t work…?
[Via Steve T]
After several meetings, Jackson County legislators close to introducing gun violence legislation [More]
Ol’ “Broad Spectrum” Manny seems impervious to the truth.
And why do the “KC Mothers in Charge” look like the problem is they weren’t?
[Via Steve T]