Friday Night Protest

09/05/2026

On September 4, 2009, 78-year old Antonio Salazar Perales was struck and killed by a KCPD officer in an unmarked car just before 11:30 a.m. at Independence and Bennington Avenues. According to police, the officer was traveling west on Independence Avenue with a green light. Perales was in the crosswalk when he was struck. Perales was reportedly homeless and was walking near a restaurant whose manager gave him food everyday.

The family of Perales could not be identified in order to notify them. An innocent life lost due to recklessness. Rest well Antonio.

09/03/2026

On September 2, 20217, 45-year old Brian C. Prince was tackled by KCPD officer Chris Viesselman at a Wal-Mart in south Kansas City. Prince later died from injuries sustained as a result of the incident. Near the south entrance, Prince was grabbed by the waist and slammed to the ground, landing face-first with enough force that one of his shoes flew off, ending up several feet away. Blood poured out of his head almost immediately after slamming against the tile floor.
According to video surveillance, Viesselman can be seen resting on Prince’s backside for several moments, as Prince lay motionless, apart from breathing.
Prince's family didn't find out about the incident until days later, when doctors at Research Medical Center told them that they planned to take Prince off life support. After a few weeks, he was placed in hospice and died five days later.
Prince’s parents sued Viesselman in December 2018, citing unreasonably excessive force when he tackled their son, demonstrating indifference toward Prince’s safety and well-being. The lawsuit also alleges a count of battery against Viesselman, arguing that he didn’t commit a crime when he was taken down and Prince didn’t present a threat of death or serious injury to Viesselman. Viesselman claimed he tackled Prince because he ran from him and was in a struggle with KCPD officer, Judith Harris, after allegedly removing security tags and opening packages worth $523. However, when approached by officers, Prince backed away and ran away empty-handed. Ultimately, the case was settled, awarding Prince’s parents $500,000 over their son’s tragic death. Viesselman never took responsibility for Prince’s death, but was able to remain employed with KCPD.

09/03/2026

On September 2, 2002, 38-year old Timothy A Broaddus was killed by two KCPD officers after he allegedly pointed a gun at them. According to KCPD, officers spotted a 1988 Toyota Camry abandoned on the railroad tracks at around 12:35 p.m. that had been reported stolen in a carjacking 10 minutes earlier. The officers then saw Broaddus, who they said matched the description they had of the carjacker. When the officers confronted him, Broaddus allegedly pulled a revolver from his waistband, aimed it at them and cocked it. The officers opened fire, killing Broaddus.

09/01/2026

On August 31, 2014, 28-year old Eugene Turner III was shot and killed by multiple KCPD officers after they had been called to the area on reports of a suspicious person with a gun. When officers encountered Turner, he allegedly started running, and then turned and fired at officers. Two officers returned fire, and Turner was declared dead at the scene. A neighbor said there were so many gunshots it "sounded like a machine gun". Open carry is legal in Missouri, so Turner may have not even been breaking any law. It's unknown why he ran and fired at police, and thanks to their shoot first ask questions later mentality we will never know.

08/30/2026

If you have any information, please contact our hotline at 816-477-LEAP (5327)

Members of KCLEAP are on the scene of a police shooting that happened early this morning in the area of 34th and Gillham Road. If you have any information, please contact the KCLEAP Hotline at 816-477-LEAP (5327).

https://www.kctv5.com/2026/08/30/kansas-city-officers-shoot-woman-during-traffic-stop-after-she-rams-patrol-car-state-troopers-say/

08/25/2026

On August 24, 2020, 52-year old Ricky Donaldson was killed when KCPD was chasing a vehicle that had been taken in an armed carjacking the previous night. When they tried to stop the vehicle, the driver fled. Officers chased the car to 23rd and Lawn, where the vehicle blew through an intersection and crashed into another vehicle traveling westbound. The driver of the westbound vehicle, Ricky Donaldson, was killed. Donaldson’s passenger and the three occupants in the allegedly stolen vehicle sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

08/23/2026

On August 22, 2007, 31-year old Morris Butler was killed by KCPD after they attempted to detain him at a bus station on suspicion of drug possession. Morris was traveling with 20-year old Artessia Moore from Los Angeles to Columbus, Ohio. For whatever reason, the pair exited the Greyhound terminal in Kansas City that morning. Profiled by a bulky hoodie, police detained, searched, and arrested Moore, charging her with federal conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of co***ne.

According to the affidavit, police identified that she was traveling with Butler. When police officers attempted to handcuff him, he began to resist by pushing and pulling away from the detectives. During the struggle, Butler broke free and fled out the front doors of the bus terminal, with officers chasing on foot behind. He continued westbound on 12th Street, stopping underneath the I35 overpass. Two detectives who pursued him drew their weapons and ordered him to get on the ground, but Butler refused. As one detective attempted to put Butler on the ground, Butler reached for the detective’s fi***rm. The affidavit states that a struggle for the fi***rm ensued and ended when the detective discharged his fi***rm, striking Butler numerous times.

08/22/2026

When someone experiences or witnesses excessive use of force by law enforcement, they deserve to be heard.

KCLEAP's hotline provides a place where community members can report incidents, share their experiences, and connect with KCLEAP volunteers who can help guide them through the next steps. But we can't do that work without dedicated volunteers.

By volunteering on our hotline, you'll play a critical role in ensuring people have someone who will listen with compassion, document their concerns, and connect them with available resources and support. Your time can help amplify voices that might otherwise go unheard and strengthen accountability in our community.

If you believe in justice, transparency, and supporting those impacted by police violence, we invite you to join our team. Together, we can make sure no one has to navigate these experiences alone.

Interested in volunteering? Reach out to KCLEAP to learn more about our training and how you can get involved: 🔗www.kcleap.org/get-involved

08/22/2026

When the police murder or use excessive force against a family member, friend, or neighbor, the community deserves more than one perspective.

That's where KCLEAP's Rapid Response Team comes in.

Our volunteers respond to the reported incident to independently document the scene, preserve community accounts, and speak with witnesses and neighbors who may not feel comfortable or safe sharing what they saw with law enforcement. We operate separately from the police, providing an independent community-based response focused on accountability, transparency, and ensuring that voices are not lost.

By volunteering with the Rapid Response Team, you can help gather information, support impacted communities, and create a record that may otherwise never exist. Your presence can help ensure that witnesses know someone is willing to listen without judgment and that families are not left to navigate these moments alone.

Every statement documented. Every conversation held. Every person who feels heard instead of silenced.

That's the difference a volunteer can make.

Join KCLEAP's Rapid Response Team and help bring truth, accountability, and community support to the moments when they're needed most.

Interested in volunteering? Reach out to KCLEAP to learn more about our training and how you can get involved: 🔗www.kcleap.org/get-involved

08/22/2026

Join KCLEAP and members of the community at the next Board of Police Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

Showing up and speaking out is a part of the work KCLEAP is doing to hold KCPD accountable and maintain transparency. You can join the meeting in person or virtually.

🗣In person
KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City
*Doors open at 9:00 AM to the public*

🌐Virtually
Kansas City television channel:
🔗http://kcmo.gov/channel2
KCPD YouTube channel:
🔗https://www.youtube.com/