Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInRAYTOWN (KCTV) - An investigation continues after a woman who was allegedly kidnapped from a Raytown gas station over the weekend was found safe The Raytown Police Department says that just after 4:05 p.m law enforcement officials were called to the QuikTrip at 9323 E A witness reported that they had seen a man force a woman into the back seat of a vehicle at gunpoint Investigators asked for the community’s help to find a white 2019 Dodge Journey believed to be connected to the ongoing incident Investigators described the suspect as a Hispanic male in a red Chicago Bulls hat Raytown Police said the victim is believed to be an Asian woman The Missouri State Highway Patrol announced that an Endangered Person Advisory had been issued in response 13 | Raytown police shared Monday that the man died as a result of the shooting The victim was identified as 75-year-old Robert Pitts ORIGINAL STORY | Raytown police continue to investigate a shooting that unfolded Saturday afternoon Raytown police received multiple calls reporting the sound of gunshots near Gregory Boulevard and Blue Ridge Boulevard another caller claimed a vehicle near the bank at 9063 E a man with gunshot wounds was located inside the vehicle The man was then transported to an area hospital Crime Stoppers could offer you a cash reward Report a typo (KCTV) - Local families have been invited to Get Outdoors this April and learn about the ways they can enjoy nature in Raytown The Missouri Department of Conservation says it has partnered with the City of Raytown Parks and Recreation Department to encourage local families to get outside and discover nature Department leaders noted that staff from both MDC and the City of Raytown will be available to help visitors with outdoor skills and answer questions about nature Community partners will have information and activity booths available including an owl animal ambassador with Wild Souls Wildlife Rehab MDC noted that food trucks will also be on site for those who attend Visitors will be able to try their hand at the atlatl Conservationists said they will provide fishing equipment and guidance for newcomers and experienced anglers alike. The nonprofit Nathan’s Catch is expected to give away free kids’ fishing poles All ages are welcome to attend with no registration required. For more information, click HERE (KCTV) - Several animals were saved from a burning home in Raytown after a fire sparked inside it over the weekend The Raytown Fire Protection District says that just before 7:30 p.m emergency crews were called to a home in the 5500 block of Appleton Ave they said they found smoke and flames bursting from inside the 2-story home Crwes began to use hoses to fight the fire from within Emergency crews noted that no injuries were reported as a result Investigators indicated that the cause of the fire remains under investigation April 10 | Raytown police said the man has been located and is safe ORIGINAL STORY | The Raytown Police Department issued an Endangered Silver Advisory late Wednesday night for a missing adult male Anthony McKinney was last seen walking away from a group home at about 5 p.m He is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 220 pounds Anyone with information about Anthony McKinney should call 911 (KCTV) - A Kansas City man perished after he was thrown from his motorcycle during a collision in Raytown over the weekend The Missouri State Highway Patrol indicates that around 11:30 a.m emergency crews were called to the area of E with reports of a 2-vehicle crash that involved a motorcycle they said they found a 21-year-old Kansas City man had been driving a 2023 Honda motorcycle east on the roadway when he struck a westbound 1997 Chevrolet driven by a 34-year-old Kansas City woman on the passenger side State Troopers indicated that the impact caused the driver to be thrown from the bike. He was taken to Research Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased by medical professionals Investigators noted that the motorcycle driver had been wearing a helmet at the time of the crash was wearing a seatbelt during the incident (KCTV) - One man was taken to a nearby hospital when an afternoon shooting left him with what were believed to be multiple injuries The Raytown, Missouri, Police Department says that just before 4:25 p.m emergency crews were called to the area of Elm Ave they said they found an adult male who had suffered an apparent gunshot wound He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment Law enforcement officials also noted that one individual has been taken into custody as a result has been released as the investigation continues Anyone with information about the shooting should report it to the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (KCTV) - An investigation has been opened in Raytown as the condition of a weekend shooting victim remains unknown The Raytown, Missouri, Police Department says that just before 4:30 p.m emergency crews were called to the area of Gregory and Blue Ridge Blvd with reports of gunshots heard in the area As law enforcement officials responded to the first call they said they received a second call about a vehicle that appeared to have been shot with an individual inside near the U.S they said they found a man inside a vehicle who appeared to have been shot He was taken to a nearby hospital as his condition remains unknown Raytown Police indicated that this is an ongoing investigation Anyone with information should report it to RPD at 816-737-6020 | Police say the woman has been located safe ORIGINAL REPORT | An endangered person advisory has been issued for a woman who went missing from a Raytown QuikTrip Sunday The Raytown Police Department described the suspect vehicle as a 2019 white Dodge Journey Officers said the vehicle left the QuikTrip at 9323 E the vehicle was heading south toward Elliot Place Police said he was wearing a red Chicago Bulls hat with a red V-neck T-shirt The victim was described as an Asian woman who is possibly middle-aged or older Police did not have a description of what she was wearing A witness at QuikTrip told police they saw the man enter the Dodge hold the woman at gunpoint and leave the gas station with the vehicle’s hazards on Police said it is unknown if the two know one another Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or Raytown police at 816-737-6020 (KCTV) - The Raytown Police Department says one person was injured in a Monday night shooting When officers arrived in the 7200 block of Blue Ridge Boulevard they found a man with what appeared to be gunshot wounds The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment Raytown police are investigating what led up to the shooting and do not have anyone in custody Anyone with information is asked to contact the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (KCTV) - Investigators continue to search for the cause of a fire that demolished a Raytown shed and seriously damaged a family’s home The Raytown Fire Protection District says that just before 2 p.m emergency crews were called to the 9000 block of E they found a detached shed engulfed in flames the fire had also extended to the home as the call was upgraded and more crews responded firefighters said they were able to extinguish the blaze with no injuries reported The cause of the fire remains under investigation — Raytown police are investigating after a shooting early Sunday morning outside a bar officers were called to 7108 Ditzler Avenue on the report of shots fired they learned the incident took place outside near the parking lot of the business Police said they were told two shooting victims were self-transported to area hospitals for treatment — The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly police shooting overnight at a QuikTrip in Raytown 63rd Street on an altercation between a subject and a private security guard but not before allegedly making threats that he had explosives and firearms in his vehicle that he had left parked at the gas station the subject returned to the gas station and began walking toward his vehicle He allegedly refused to comply with police commands later identified as 32-year-old Grandview resident Kenneth R was pronounced deceased at an area hospital Police Department’s bomb squad was called in and discovered “explosive material” from the vehicle — Free Narcan dispensers have been installed at all Raytown fire stations Jackson County Public Health (JCPH) installed the free dispensers which are accessible to the public 24 hours a day over 200 residents of eastern Jackson County have lost their lives to opioid overdoses "Narcan is an essential item for every emergency kit By making these dispensers available in the community we aim to increase access to this lifesaving medication and ultimately save lives." and educational materials on recognizing the signs of an opioid overdose Two of the dispensers are located outside while one is inside — School safety officials say they recovered a weapon Tuesday from a student at Raytown High School Principal Andrew McCarthy said a student alerted administrators that another student had a weapon The student was located and the weapon was confiscated “I am proud that we have an environment where parents and students report anything that might be suspicious,” McCarthy wrote in the letter “This helps us keep our school a safe environment to learn and work.” Police told KSHB 41 News the weapon was a gun The student was taken to the Jackson County Juvenile Justice Center (KCTV) - An investigation is underway after Raytown police officers shot and killed a man on Sunday He has since been identified by police as 32-year-old Kenneth R According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol the incident started shortly after midnight on Nov 9 when a QuikTrip private security guard and Williams got into an altercation Williams allegedly made threats about having explosives and guns in his car He walked away from the scene before the Raytown Police Department arrived Officers began evacuating the area around the QuikTrip to allow the Kansas City Police Department bomb squad to investigate Williams reportedly returned to the parking lot and started moving toward his car MSHP stated that the officers on-scene gave Williams commands but he did not comply with those commands and entered his car who was later declared dead at an area hospital KCPD’s bomb squad said it did recover explosive materials from Williams’ car but did not elaborate on what those materials were A spokesperson for the convenience store released a statement Monday afternoon about the deadly shooting Our top priority is always the safety of our employees and customers We are working closely with the Raytown Police and the Kansas City Police Department to assist with their ongoing investigation into the incident outside our store on E We will continue to take necessary and appropriate measures to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees KSHB 41 reporter Claire Bradshaw covers eastern Jackson County, including Blue Springs and Independence. Share your story idea with Claire Raytown BMX prides itself on being an organization dedicated to getting kids involved Track operator Nathan Jonjevic said there have been four break-ins this year — most recently He said whoever broke in cut through a fence and cut multiple locks off the storage units where Raytown BMX stored its loaner bikes “We lost everything that we need to run races," Jonjevic said "So our pneumatic RAM for the gate was taken and then the loaner bikes that we use to assist new riders." Jonjevic said Raytown BMX has already started adding more security measures The group also set up aGoFundMe to raise at least $15,000 — the amount expected to replace everything stolen this year “We would like to be preparing for the upcoming season by working on programming we're going to have to spend our time trying to raise funds to get some of our materials back and then button this place up appropriately,” Jonjevic said Jonjevic said he continues to scour Facebook Marketplace hoping to find any of the loaner bikes for sale The GoFundMe notes Raytown BMX will accept donated bikes instead of money Police Department told KSHB 41 the case is still an open investigation Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInKANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - On Saturday, the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office announced felony charges against a teenager for his alleged involvement in a shooting earlier this year charges were announced against Jewell Cobbins in which Cobbins is accused of shooting a woman in the chest and killing a man: Police Department was dispatched to a home in the 11700 block of Corrington Avenue at 7:25 p.m they found a woman on the front porch of a home who had been shot in the chest later determined to be in the stomach and upper thigh He died in the hospital and was later identified by police as 23-year-old Prophet Thompson At the time, witnesses told KCTV5 they heard multiple gunshots over several minutes and found shell casings “All up and down our driveway.” was driven to Research Medical Center with several gunshot wounds Cobbins was in the car with the injured teen Hospital surveillance video showed Cobbins walking across the street to hide three pistols behind a rock wall Detectives arrived at the hospital and were able to positively identify the car Cobbins and the other two teens arrived in as the same vehicle involved in the shooting on Corrington Avenue Cobbins was arrested and taken to KCPD headquarters for questioning according to a Family Court ruling made on Sept His bond review hearing is scheduled for Sept with a preliminary hearing date set for Oct He faces up to life in prison if convicted Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInOAK GROVE (KCTV) - A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Oak Grove woman who was last seen in Raytown and believed to be in danger The Missouri State Highway Patrol says that on Friday evening, Feb. 14, the Oak Grove Police Department issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for missing Deborah A Law enforcement officials said Ingham was last seen around 8 a.m She left her home without access to cash or cards and has gone missing in the past but was located in Lansing The Highway Patrol indicated that Ingham’s vehicle a black 2015 Jeep Cherokee with Missouri license plate TC6-J7J was last seen near Raytown Trafficway and E Investigators noted that Ingham has been described as a white female who stands at 5-foot-4 and weighs 130 lbs She was last seen wearing a gray stocking cap Law enforcement officials said Ingham has been diagnosed with dementia Anyone with information about her whereabouts should report it immediately to 911 or the Oak Grove Police Department at 816-795-1960 UPDATE | The woman has been located safely and the silver alert canceled ORIGINAL REPORT | The Missouri State Highway Patrol has canceled a silver alert for a missing Raytown woman late Wednesday black shoes and was carrying a black purse She is new to the area and is diagnosed with dementia Anyone who sees her is asked to call the Raytown Police Department at (816) 737-6020 or contact their nearest 911 agency KSHB 41 reporter Claire Bradshaw covers eastern Jackson County, including Blue Springs and Independence. Share your story idea with Claire When Ipanema Management took over the Brywood Center on East 63rd Street — Amanda Bellemere said they had a crime issue she said they had a hard time with on-scene security “Ever since we bought the property in August of 2022 it has been a struggle to get full-time security here Searching for a solution, Ipanema Management bought a Knightscope K5 outdoor security robot He has been on duty since April going up and down the parking lot 24/7 — minus the breaks he takes to charge almost 5’4” and moves at around three miles per hour The robot is full of Artificial Intelligence It has four cameras on top that are always on and recording equipped with technology to scan license plates It isn’t armed but instead monitors the parking lot Bellemere said Marshall has significantly reduced the property’s crime We had a lot of storefronts being broken into and he has been patrolling all hours of the day and the night our crime has significantly been reduced." Knightscope’s website says the K5 has reduced its clients' crime reports by 46% Knightscope confirmed Marshall is the only K5 in the Kansas City area can control the robot from an iPad from anywhere and see what it sees Bellemere said they are pleased with Marshall's presence The Raytown C-2 School District is proud to announce the grand opening of the new Raytown South High School Performing Arts Center located at 8211 Sterling Ave This project was completed as part of the 2023 Bond Initiative Thanks go out to the Raytown community for their continued support of Raytown Quality Schools In recognition and celebration of this milestone the community is invited to join an open-house-style ribbon-cutting event on Wednesday with the ceremonial ribbon-cutting at approximately 2:45 p.m All community members and visitors should bring a government issued identification with them to participate in this event This event has be rescheduled from its original date of Monday, Jan. 6. For more information about the 2023 Bond and what this facility will offer for students, visit this link. Counts to two counts of illegally possessing machine guns Harris sold a silver Glock-type switch to an undercover agent for $350 and 23 rounds of ammunition to an undercover agent for $960 Morris to one count of illegally possessing machine guns Demetrius Harris sold an AR-style firearm with an auto sear and ammunition to an undercover agent for $1,060 Machine gun conversion devices—commonly referred to as “switches” or “auto sears”—are used to modify semi-automatic weapons to fire automatically with a single pull of the trigger These devices are classified as machine guns under federal law regardless of whether they are attached to a firearm Darius Harris faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison without parole Sentencing will be determined by the court based on advisory guidelines and statutory factors A sentencing hearing will be scheduled following a presentence investigation conducted by the United States Probation Office The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S Kavanaugh and was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol — In a remarkable turnaround from last season the Raytown High School Blue Jays are gearing up for the playoffs with a 5-4 record under first-year head coach Anthony Morgan especially in the development of senior wide receiver Larry Porter "For him to learn a new offense and put these numbers up is pretty outstanding," Morgan said amassing 72 receptions for over 1,200 yards and 18 touchdowns this season "He’s helped us win a lot of games," Morgan said G has come a long way and is putting it right on the money to me.” The Blue Jays are not just focused on this season's success Morgan emphasizes a culture of high expectations "It’s the standard whenever he does something well — it’s expected." he’s always going to say it’s just the standard," Porter said just know you’re going to have a productive year." As the Blue Jays prepare for their playoff matchup the team is looking to build on its success (KCTV) - A Kansas City man was arrested on Friday after he was accused of threatening a bar’s employees and customers with a gun 38-year-old Bryant Smith was taken into custody around 2 a.m 27 for causing a disturbance in the 6600 block of Blue Ridge Boulevard A bar employee told Raytown police he had asked Smith to leave earlier in the night for threatening other customers and “causing issues.” Smith left but said he would return and “air out the bar.” he was allegedly holding a LLAMA .380 caliber handgun and pointing it at people including the employee who asked him to leave The police were called and when Smith heard their sirens approaching the bar employee said he hid the handgun under a traffic cone by the bar’s front door The gun was recovered and officers found a live round in its chamber along with seven other live rounds in the magazine Smith is being held in the Jackson County Detention Center on a $10,000 bond He is charged with one count of unlawful use of a weapon and did not comment on the incident when questioned