Kansas City’s gun violence problem looms over World Cup

By: Suzanne King

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: June 26, 2026

Words: 2,120

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Since Kansas City stepped onto the World Cup stage this month, gun violence has repeatedly threatened to steal the spotlight.

On June 6, before matches even began, a shooting that injured nine people made international headlines because it took place about five miles from Swope Soccer Village, where England’s team has its base camp.

On June 16, only hours before the city’s first World Cup match, one person was killed and four were injured …

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