Kansas City Law Enforcement Accountability Project

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09/29/2026

Interested in learning more about what KCLEAP does and how to get involved? Join us for our next info session!

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, 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.

09/03/2026

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.

08/30/2026

We have completed our canvass of the neighborhood where a woman was shot by two KCPD officers early this morning after backing into their vehicle. A special thank you to neighbors who shared information with us -- your input is vital to the work that we do to support victims and advocate for justice.

We are continuing to gather information. If you have information about this incident, please contact the KCLEAP Hotline at 816-477-LEAP (5327) or use our online form at kcleap.org/report-incident/.

08/30/2026

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.

08/24/2026

Police pursuits are a public safety issue, and Kansas City needs to take them seriously.

A recent Kansas City Star report highlights the dangers of high-speed police pursuits and the risks they create for everyone on the road, not just the person police are trying to stop.

There is a local example of what stronger pursuit restrictions can look like. In May, Independence Interim Police Chief Douglas Brinkley issued an executive order limiting police pursuits to cases involving violent felonies. Since then, Independence has seen a significant reduction in high-speed pursuits.

That should be part of the conversation in Kansas City.

KCPD Chief Stacey Graves has announced her retirement at the end of the year. As the city begins the process of selecting the next chief, we should be asking candidates how they plan to address dangerous police pursuits and whether KCPD’s current policies do enough to protect the public.

We need a chief willing to look at the data, listen to the community, and make changes when existing policies put people at unnecessary risk.

Public safety has to mean more than catching someone who is fleeing. It also means protecting the people who happen to be in the path of the chase.

Take action: Join KCLEAP at the next Board of Police Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, August 25 at 9:30 AM. Come speak about the dangers of police pursuits, the need for transparency in the selection of the next KCPD chief, and the importance of meaningful public input in that process.

The community deserves a voice in deciding what policing looks like in Kansas City.

Board of Police Commissioners Meeting
Tuesday, August 25 | 9:30 AM | Doors open at 9:00 AM
1125 Locust | KCPD Community Room

Show up. Speak up. Demand transparency and accountability.

Learn more about this at the article linked below:
https://amp.kansascity.com/news/local/article316941125.html

Review the KCPD BOPC agenda below:
https://kcpolice.org/about/board-of-police-commissioners/agendas/august-25-2026/