Charges Filed in Nightclub Shooting; Mayor to Testify in Redistricting Trial

Kansas City is heading into the week with major developments in a deadly shooting case, a high-stakes political trial, and an urgent search for a missing child.

Charges Filed in Deadly Nightclub Shooting

A Kansas City man is now facing murder and assault charges in connection with a weekend shooting at a nightclub on Southwest Boulevard that left two women dead and two others injured.

Police say DNA evidence recovered from a baseball cap helped identify the suspect. The women who were killed have been publicly identified, and family members gathered over the weekend to remember them and call for justice.

The investigation remains active, and prosecutors say additional details could come out as the case moves through court.

Mayor to Testify in Missouri Redistricting Trial

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas is expected to testify in a closely watched court case challenging Missouri’s congressional district map.

The lawsuit argues the current map weakens Kansas City’s representation in Congress. The outcome could have long-term implications for how the metro area is divided politically and how its voters are represented in Washington.

The trial is one of several legal battles unfolding statewide over redistricting.

Search Underway for Missing 12-Year-Old

Police are asking for the public’s help in locating 12-year-old Edwin Frett, who was reported missing from Kansas City’s Northland.

Authorities say he was last seen in early March. Officers are working with family members and following up on tips as the search continues.

Anyone with information is urged to contact local law enforcement.

Sources

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https://www.kmbc.com/article/family-friends-mourn-women-killed-in-weekend-kansas-city-nightclub-shooting/46817852
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/kansas-city-mayor-to-testify-against-missouri-gerrymander-in-key-redistricting-trial/ar-AA1WtQ
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/12-year-old-boy-reported-missing-in-kansas-city-s-northland-police-say/ar-AA1Ww0l4
https://www.kctv5.com/2026/02/15/overnight-shooting-club-status-leaves-2-women-dead-others-wounded/