Crime
Two Dead, Two Injured in Kansas City Shooting, One Victim Identified
The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department (KCKPD) has identified Delorean Jackson as one of the two individuals killed during a shooting on the evening of Saturday, April 5, 2025.
The incident occurred near an apartment complex in the 800 block of North 70th Terrace around 9:00 p.m.
According to authorities, officers were dispatched to the scene following reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, they located two adult male victims outside the complex suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Both were pronounced deceased at the scene.
In addition to the fatalities, two other individuals were struck by gunfire during the incident.
They were transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Their identities and current conditions have not been publicly disclosed.
The KCKPD Major Case Unit has assumed control of the investigation.
At this time, no arrests have been made, and police have not released information regarding potential suspects or a motive.
Anyone with information related to this case is strongly encouraged to contact the Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477). Tips can be submitted anonymously and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Further details will be released as the investigation develops.
Crime
Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton charged with the murder in stabbing of her boyfriend Darius Montreal Boglin
A 43-year-old woman from Bessemer has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend earlier this month, according to authorities.
Court records show Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton, 43, is charged with the murder of Darius Montreal Boglin, 45.
Carlton was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on March 5 and is currently being held without bond.
Officers with the Bessemer Police Department were dispatched at approximately 7:49 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, to the 3100 block of Avenue B following reports of a stabbing.
According to Detective Justin Burmeister, responding officers arrived at the scene and discovered Boglin suffering from a stab wound in a driveway.
Emergency responders attempted to assess his condition, but he was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 8:10 p.m.
Authorities said Carlton was still present at the location when officers arrived and was taken into custody without incident.
Investigators confirmed that Carlton and Boglin were involved in a dating relationship.
Charging documents allege that the fatal incident occurred during an altercation when Boglin allegedly grabbed Carlton from behind, at which point she stabbed him, resulting in his death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are asking anyone with additional information related to the case to contact the Bessemer Police Department at 205-425-2411 or 205-481-4366. Tips can also be submitted through the department’s tip line at 205-428-3541, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.