Kansas City group-related violence down since launch of SAVE KC

From 2024 to 2025, data shows progress in crimes involving KCPD-identified violent group members as victims or suspects. Group-related homicides decreased 40 percent, while nonfatal shootings dropped 62 percent. Overall victims of nonfatal shootings decreased 32 percent.

Through the program, SAVE KC invites clients to "call-ins" where they discuss enforcement and consequences of continued criminal activity. Clients are also connected with housing support services, job placement, mental health services and more.

"Many SAVE KC clients face interconnected barriers that are difficult to overcome without the right support,” said Johnson. “They need identification to obtain a job, but need documentation to get an ID, but may need transportation to get that documentation. Our service providers guide them through each step, removing obstacles, so they can build the successful lives they envision for themselves."

While some areas of crime have dropped, Kansas City recently reached its 100th homicide of the year. Johnson said the effort to end violent crime never stops.

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