Gun Violence

The first of several vigils following the Super Bowl parade mass shooting was held the following day, Feb. 15.

Want to Help Reduce Gun Violence? Join These KC Groups

The aftermath of a mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade has focused renewed attention on local groups striving to address gun violence.

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People attend a candlelight vigil for victims of a shooting at a Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory rally Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. More than 20 people were injured and one woman killed in the shooting near the end of Wednesday's rally held at nearby Union Station.

Seeking Help for Children Traumatized Mass Shooting in Kansas City? Experts Stress Routines

Experts say returning to routine activities is important for children traumatized by the mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade.

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Law enforcement responds to a shooting at Union Station on Wednesday during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII victory parade.

After Kansas City Mass Shooting, Missouri Democrats Demand Stricter Gun Laws

The mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade has prompted renewed calls for stricter gun laws in Missouri.

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The t-shirt that the Liberian bi-state organization is producing for the Ralph Yarl family.

Past and Present Meet for KC Scholars Through ‘Till’ Movie

KC Scholars has announced a $50,000 scholarship in the name of Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager who was shot when he approached a house in Kansas City.

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The t-shirt that the Liberian bi-state organization is producing for the Ralph Yarl family.

Ralph Yarl Shooting Reverberates in KC’s Liberian Community

The shooting of Ralph Yarl has reverberated through Kansas City’s close-knit Liberian community, which has rallied around one of their own.

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