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.
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting reported in Glen Burnie, Maryland, after an incident in which a suspect allegedly crashed a vehicle into a law enforcement agent.
Preliminary reports indicate that one suspect sustained a gunshot wound and was transported under a Priority B medical status.
Emergency medical services also responded to assist a law enforcement agent who reported neck pain; a second EMS unit was requested to provide additional medical evaluation and care.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting, including what prompted the vehicle collision and the use of force, have not yet been fully detailed by authorities.
Police have confirmed that the scene was secured, and standard investigative protocols for officer-involved shootings have been initiated.
No further information regarding the identities of those involved or the suspect’s condition has been released at this time.
Officials stated that additional details will be provided as the investigation continues.