Crime
Man Taken into Custody Following Fatal Stabbing at Kansas City Apartment Complex
KANSAS CITY, MO – A man has been taken into custody in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred late Wednesday night at an apartment complex in Kansas City, according to local authorities.
The Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) reported that officers responded to an apartment in the 600 block of East Minor Drive at approximately 11:30 p.m.
Upon arrival, they discovered two women suffering from stab wounds.
One of the victims, identified as Dayteonna Thompson, was found unresponsive with severe injuries. She was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
The second victim, identified as Thompson’s mother, sustained a stab wound to the chest.
Emergency responders transported her to the hospital, and she is expected to survive, according to KCPD.
Authorities quickly identified and apprehended a male suspect who was known to the victims.
He was taken into custody as a person of interest in the homicide investigation.
Social media posts suggest that the suspect was in a relationship with Thompson, though police have not yet confirmed the nature of their relationship.
The investigation remains active, and authorities urge anyone with additional information to contact the Kansas City Police Department or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.
Crime
8-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot, 5-Year-Old Injured in Grand Crossing Home on Chicago’s South Side
Chicago, IL – An 8-year-old boy was killed, and a 5-year-old boy was injured in a shooting inside a residence in the Grand Crossing neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side late Thursday afternoon.
According to Chicago police, officers responded to a home in the 1400 block of East 71st Place, near Dorchester Avenue, at approximately 5:22 p.m.
Upon arrival, authorities discovered that both children had sustained gunshot wounds under unclear circumstances while inside the residence.
The 8-year-old victim suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was transported to the University of Chicago’s Comer Children’s Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
The 5-year-old victim sustained a graze wound to the head and was also transported to Comer Children’s Hospital, where he remains in stable condition.
A firearm was recovered at the scene, and Wentworth Area detectives have launched an active investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities have not yet disclosed whether the incident was accidental or intentional, and no additional details regarding potential suspects or responsible parties have been released.