This story was originally published May 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM. A reporter for The Kansas City Star covering Missouri government and politics, Kacen Bayless is a native of St. Louis, Missouri.

The killing is Kansas City’s 72nd homicide this year, according to data maintained by The Star, which includes fatal police shootings. At this time last year, the city had recorded 68 homicides.

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Wyrick suggested that in light of "what the options might be in the future, I think the board said, 'OK, we can work with him.'" Bruce Moore, Little Rock's city manager since 2002, died in October ...