Community Protests Sparked by Shooting of Teen in Kansas City
TL;DR
Kansas City leaders addressed the investigation into the shooting of a teenager in Clay County that sparked protests over the weekend. The 16-year-old was shot in the head by a homeowner after knocking on the wrong door. The homeowner is not currently in jail, and protests have sparked across the Kansas City metro area. The police department is performing a thorough investigation, and both the police chief and mayor acknowledged the racial dynamics of the case. The incident has already garnered attention across the Kansas City community.
- KCMO leaders address the shooting of a teen in Clay County that sparked protests over the weekend KMBC Kansas City
- Black Family Demands Justice After White Man Shoots Black Boy Twice for Ringing Doorbell of Wrong Home Kansas City Defender
- KC police chief says investigation of teen’s shooting is moving as quickly as possible Kansas City Star
- Kansas City officials address teen shot by homeowner as community protests WDAF FOX4 Kansas City
- KCPD assures public 'thorough' investigation underway of teen's shooting in Clay County KSHB 41 Kansas City News
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