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May 15, 2024 Incident Reports
Posted by Records Clerk & Public Information Officer Nicole Growney in Press Releases on May 15, 2024
May 14, 2024 Incident Reports
Posted by Records Clerk & Public Information Officer Nicole Growney in Press Releases on May 14, 2024
April 23, 2024 Incident Reports
Posted by Records Clerk & Public Information Officer Nicole Growney in Press Releases on April 23, 2024
April 19, 2024 Incident Reports
Posted by lthurman in Press Releases on April 19, 2024
Silver Alert
Posted by 13malharrison in Press Releases on April 13, 2024
Silver Alert issued for Missing Raytown Male
Release Date: 4/13/2024
Released By: Communication Technician Mallory Harrison
Raytown, MO: An Endangered Silver Advisory Alert has been issued for Bunce, Willam, a 63-year-old white male.
William is a white male, 6’2”, 190lbs, gray hair and blue eyes. His last clothing description is unknown.
He left the area of the 6100 block of Raytown Road yesterday, April 12th around 3:00pm on foot with a walker. He was not reported missing until today.
Anyone who sees William is asked to call 911, local law enforcement, or Raytown Police Department at 816-737-6020
Report number: 24-0941
Homicide Victim Identified, Following Weekend Shooting
Posted by harperdyon in Press Releases on April 9, 2024
Press Release
Date: 04-09-2024
Prepared by: Captain Dyon Harper
Homicide Victim Identified, Following Weekend Shooting
Raytown, MO – Raytown Police have identified the victim from last Sunday’s (04-07-24) homicide as 18-year-old Raymond Rucker, of Kansas City. On 04-07-2024, at approximately 5:11 p.m., the sound of shots fired was reported in the area of the 9000 block of East 85th Place. About an hour later, officers were advised that a shooting victim had been taken to an area hospital by private vehicle. It was determined that the victim, Mr. Rucker, had been shot in the street at the 85th Place location. Mr. Rucker subsequently died.
Nobody is in custody and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the Tips Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477.)
Report number 24-0872.
Stand-off Ends, One Person in Custody
Posted by harperdyon in Press Releases on March 26, 2024
Released by: Captain Dyon Harper
Release date: 03-26-2024
Stand-off Ends, One Person in Custody
Raytown, MO – On 03-26-2024, at about 10:00 A.M., Raytown Police made entry into the residence where an early morning assault had occurred, in the 7800 block of Elm. Police took an adult female into custody without incident. Investigators remain on the scene as the investigation continues. The victim remains in serious condition.
On 03-26-24, at about 6:19 A.M., Police were originally called to Kenagy Park, near 79 Street and Raytown Road, by a man who said that his wife had cut his throat at their nearby residence. After the assault, the man drove to the park. Officers arrived at the park where the man indicated that his wife was at the residence. The police surrounded the residence and the Raytown SWAT Team was called. The man was transported to an area hospital, where he was in serious condition.
Report number 24-0747
Early Morning Cutting Prompts Police Standoff
Posted by harperdyon in Press Releases on March 26, 2024
Early Morning Cutting Prompts Police Standoff
Released by: Captain Dyon Harper
Release date: 03-26-2024
Raytown, MO – On 03-26-2024, at about 6:19 A.M., Raytown Police were called to Kenagy Park, near 79 Street and Raytown Road, by a man who said that his wife had cut his throat at their nearby residence, in the 7800 block of Elm. After the assault, the man drove to the park. Officers arrived at the park where the man indicated that his wife was at the residence. The police surrounded the residence and the Raytown SWAT Team was called. It has not been confirmed if anyone is in the residence. The man was transported to an area hospital, where he is in serious condition.
Officers continue to contain the area until the situation is resolved.
Report number 24-0747
March 18, 2024 Incident Reports
Posted by Records Clerk & Public Information Officer Nicole Growney in Daily Police Blotter, Press Releases on March 18, 2024
One Injured in Afternoon Shooting
Posted by vanbibberh in Press Releases on March 14, 2024
One Injured in Afternoon Shooting
Released by: Officer Haley VanBibber
Release Date: 03/14/2024
Raytown, MO – On March 14th, at 6:10 PM, Raytown Police were dispatched to Sutherlands at 6709 Blue Ridge Boulevard for reports of a party armed with a gun inside of the business. Prior to officers’ arrival, the suspect fled the scene. Officers arrived on scene locating one adult male with apparent gun shot wounds. The victim was transported to the hospital and is in stable condition. No one is in custody. The investigation is ongoing.
Report Number: 24-0660
Anyone with information is asked to call the Tips Hotline at 816-474-TIPS(8477)
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