Jackson County Prosecutor's Office

A special thanks to two great partners : Michael Jacobsen of Midway Auto Sales (giving Danielle a hug) and Dave Sullivan of ArtsTech.

Danielle Benson was able to drive away today from Midway Auto Sales in KC with a replacement van. The mother of eight children lost her old van when it was struck during a gun battle at a KC convenience store. The Jackson County Prosecutor's Office and @ArtsTech organized a gofundme effort that raised more than $10,000 to help her replace the damaged vehicle. Thank you, thank you, Kansas City, for your great generosity. More than 100 individuals donated to the campaign, giving enough funds to cover vehicle -- which Midway Auto sold at cost -- and to pay sales tax on the newer vehicle.

KCTV 5 has been great in keeping the community updated on this family's plight. Thanks much. https://www.kctv5.com//article_133cd7da-3b44-11eb-a823-375

Thanks to KSHB for following this story about the KC community helping this family in need of a replacement van. https://www.kshb.com//mom-of-eight-loses-minivan-in-shooti

Persons wounded in one week, May 18-24 #MomsDemand, #KCMO, #KansasCity, #WearOrange #moleg, #WeCanEndGunViolence

The Kansas City community, led by the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office and ArtsTech, is raising funds to buy a used van for a mother of eight who was caught in crossfire near 79th and Troost Avenue in Kansas City on Thanksgiving evening. She had nothing to do with this shooting, which killed one. Her van is totaled. She and her family are safe but she has needs a vehicle for a busy family. It's a COVID-19 pandemic and it's also the season for giving. Kansas City can rally for a new van for this struggling family.

Victims of non-fatal shootings in 2019 #MomsDemand, #KCMO, #KansasCity, #WearOrange #moleg, #WeCanEndGunViolence

February 2014 the last month without a homicide #MomsDemand, #KCMO, #KansasCity, #WearOrange #moleg, #WeCanEndGunViolence

Gunshot victims, 2017 #MomsDemand, #KCMO, #KansasCity, #WearOrange #moleg, #WeCanEndGunViolence

Number of gunshot victims in 2020 between 21 and 30 years old, as of May 24. #MomsDemand, #KCMO, #KansasCity, #WearOrange #moleg, #WeCanEndGunViolence

Several members of the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office, including Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker, took part today in the national Wear Orange campaign to reduce gun violence. Each carried a sign with a statistic about Kansas City's gun violence epidemic. Check them out. #MomsDemand, #KCMO, #KansasCity, #WearOrange #moleg, #WeCanEndGunViolence

Jackson County Prosecutor denounces city charging non-violent protesters Charges against non-violent protesters were filed by the City Prosecutor's Office, an office that reports to the Mayor and the City Council. You can contact the City Prosecutor at this number: Phone: (816) 513-6750. Please read our press release for more information:

My thank you to victims at the end of Victims Rights Week.

A message from another one of our partners, Rosebrooks...and a cameo appearance from a great former KCPD Office

Meet Karlie. She is a champion for victims. I am honored to work with Karlie and other strong advocates in the prosecutor’s office

Another partner in supporting and healing victims, AdHoc Group Against Crime KC

Crime Victims week features the CPC. They are an amazing partner and crucial to keeping kids safe.

KC Mothers in Charge