Month: November 2022

Detectives seek tips in homicide case

Demonte Allen (Photo from KCKPD)
A Jeep Grand Cherokee from 1998 to 2003 is a possible suspect vehicle in a homicide case. (Photo from KCKPD)

Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department detectives are hoping to find additional leads on the shooting death of Demonte Allen, which happened on Monday, May 8, 2022.

Allen, 27, was walking in the 200 block of North 27th Street in Kansas City, Kansas, not far from City Park, according to a police spokesman.

Unknown suspects in a Jeep Grand Cherokee, possible model from 1998 to 2003, were at the corner of 27th and Riverview when they parked, and they opened fire as he passed, according to the spokesman. He died at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds.

Few tips were received at the time, and detectives are requesting the public’s help.

Anyone in the area who believes they may have seen something or have any information regarding who may be responsible may call the TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS. All tips are anonymous and people may qualify for a $5,000 reward if the tip leads to an arrest, according to the spokesman.

  • Information from KCKPD

Democrats to meet Saturday

Guest speakers at the Saturday morning, Nov. 19, Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast will be Bill Reardon, former state representative who served almost 30 years in the Legislature, and Richard Benson, a retired Democratic Party activist with five decades of experience.

The gathering will begin around 8:15 a.m. Saturday at Las Islas Sports Bar and Grill, 4929 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The program will begin around 9:15 a.m.

Those attending do not have to purchase a breakfast; they can just listen to the programs. The meeting is open only to Democrats.

Breakfast plates are $10, or $7 for students and those on limited incomes. A sponsor is available for students attending their first breakfast with the group. Those who want to sponsor breakfasts in 2023 for a $120 donation may contact [email protected].

Classes canceled at Harmon today

Classes at Harmon High School were canceled for Friday, Nov. 18, after a major electrical outage on, according to a website announcement by the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools.

Electrical crews from the Board of Public Utilities were working on the outage, according to the statement.

Unfortunately, crews were not able to get power restored on Thursday, for Friday’s classes, the school district stated on its website.