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AdvertisementOperation LeGend named after 4-year-old boy shot, killed while sleeping in family's homeFederal agents to be sent to Kansas City to combat violent crime, White House saysOperation LeGend named after 4-year-old boy shot, killed while sleeping in family's homeHide TranscriptShow Transcript&gt;&gt; AS OF YESTERDAY, KANSAS CITY HAD REACHED 100 HOMICIDES, A 40% INCREASE FROM LAST YEAR. REPORTER: THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE LAUNCHING A NEW OPERATION CALLED OPERATION LEGEND, NAMED AFTER A 4-YEAR-OLD HOMICIDE VICTIM. &gt;&gt; IT’S A NEW INITIATIVE DESIGNATED TO FIGHT THE VIOLENT CRIME WE’VE SEEN IN KANSAS CITY. REPORTER: IT’S A PROGRAM THAT WILL SEND NEARLY 100 FEDERAL INVESTIGATORS TO KANSAS CITY TO HELP WITH UNSOLVED HOMICIDES AND NON FATAL SHOOTINGS. &gt;&gt; IT WILL BE SUPPORT FOR INVESTIGATIONS. THIS IS NOT FOR PATROLLING. THIS IS NOT FOR POLICING ACTIVITIES. REPORTER: IT WAS A LETTER WITH A MESSAGE FROM MAYOR LUCAS TO GOVERNOR PARSONS ON FRIDAY AND A REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION ON VIOLENT CRIME AND WITNESS PROTECTION BECAUSE-- &gt;&gt; WHEN YOU HEAR ABOUT THE INCIDENTS THAT ARE HAPPENING IN THE CITY AND YOU HEAR ABOUT PEOPLE GETTING KILLED EXECUTION STYLE, YOU REALIZE THAT WE NEED TO MAKE SURE WE ADDRESS THESE ISSUES. REPORTER: THIS ON A DAY THE KANSAS CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT GIVING TESTIMONY TO THE CITY ON CURRENT GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION. &gt;&gt; A LOT OF PEOPLE OUT THERE WHO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO LEGEND TALIAFERRO. THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT THERE WHO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO A NUMBER OF OUR HOMICIDE VICTIMS IN KANSAS CITAdvertisementFederal agents to be sent to Kansas City to combat violent crime, White House saysOperation LeGend named after 4-year-old boy shot, killed while sleeping in family's homeThe White House announced a federal program Wednesday to help stop the surge of violence in Kansas City, Missouri.The city has recorded 100 homicides so far in 2020, which is a 40% increase over last year.U.S. Attorney General William Barr has directed agents from the FBI, the U.S. Marshals, Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to be on the ground in Kansas City in the next 10 days to help local and state authorities.It is called Operation LeGend, which is named after 4-year-old LeGend Taliferro, who was shot while he was sleeping in his family's home and later died.Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas released a statement:“I learned on Twitter this afternoon that the Department of Justice plans to send federal investigators to Kansas City as support for unsolved homicide and non-fatal shooting investigations. As I understand the Department’s plan, any outside help will not be used for regular policing or patrol activities—and solely to clear unsolved murders and shootings. “I also understand the United States Attorney in Kansas City has been in contact with the family of LeGend Taliferro who support the investigation effort to help find the murderer of four-year-old LeGend and many other victims tragically killed this year in Kansas City. “I plan and hope to learn more about this effort over the days ahead. The investigative support effort announced this afternoon can be only one tool out of many, such as mental health treatment and restorative justice, in addressing violent crime. “As I said in my letter sent last week to Governor Parson that was cited by the White House this afternoon, ‘e will continue to pursue a broad set of social services and other tools to address violent crime now and in the future.’ As mayor, I remain committed to working on all solutions to making our city safer and finding peace for all those impacted by violent crime.”The White House announced a federal program Wednesday to help stop the surge of violence in Kansas City, Missouri.The city has recorded 100 homicides so far in 2020, which is a 40% increase over last year.AdvertisementU.S. Attorney General William Barr has directed agents from the FBI, the U.S. Marshals, Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to be on the ground in Kansas City in the next 10 days to help local and state authorities.It is called Operation LeGend, which is named after 4-year-old LeGend Taliferro, who was shot while he was sleeping in his family's home and later died.Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas released a statement:“I learned on Twitter this afternoon that the Department of Justice plans to send federal investigators to Kansas City as support for unsolved homicide and non-fatal shooting investigations. As I understand the Department’s plan, any outside help will not be used for regular policing or patrol activities—and solely to clear unsolved murders and shootings.“I also understand the United States Attorney in Kansas City has been in contact with the family of LeGend Taliferro who support the investigation effort to help find the murderer of four-year-old LeGend and many other victims tragically killed this year in Kansas City.“I plan and hope to learn more about this effort over the days ahead. The investigative support effort announced this afternoon can be only one tool out of many, such as mental health treatment and restorative justice, in addressing violent crime. “As I said in my letter sent last week to Governor Parson that was cited by the White House this afternoon, ‘[W]e will continue to pursue a broad set of social services and other tools to address violent crime now and in the future.’ As mayor, I remain committed to working on all solutions to making our city safer and finding peace for all those impacted by violent crime.”Loading more articles...

AdvertisementOperation LeGend named after 4-year-old boy shot, killed while sleeping in family's homeFederal agents to be sent to Kansas City to combat violent crime, White House saysOperation LeGend named after 4-year-old boy shot, killed while sleeping in family's homeHide TranscriptShow Transcript&gt;&gt; AS OF YESTERDAY, KANSAS CITY HAD REACHED 100 HOMICIDES, A 40% INCREASE FROM LAST YEAR. REPORTER: THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE LAUNCHING A NEW OPERATION CALLED OPERATION LEGEND, NAMED AFTER A 4-YEAR-OLD HOMICIDE VICTIM. &gt;&gt; IT’S A NEW INITIATIVE DESIGNATED TO FIGHT THE VIOLENT CRIME...

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