GANGS, DRUGS, CRIME IN Kansas City - An Interview
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- Опубликовано: 16 мар 2024
- In this interview we discuss gangs, drugs and crime in Kansas City. We will be talking with a local gun store owner who has lived in Kansas City his entire life and grew up around gangs and crime in Kansas City.
He discusses how crime in Kansas City has changed over the last several years and much more.
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Great video, I actually went to high school with Abe and we were friends. Im glad that you took the time to interview someone who can actually speak to the crime. I grew up in a rough area of Kansas City...crime, drugs and violence along with mental health issues are the main reasons why there's so much crime in the inter city. Back in the 90s there was a lot of gang activity but now days the crime is different partially because of the social media factor. I remember a time when people only went after those they were beefing with but now they go after any and every body including children. I live on the Kansas side of Kansas City now, on the Shawnee/Turner boarder..most times its quiet and calm, the schools are pretty good for the most part but could always improve. The community is nice overall but there are small pockets of areas that can be fixed up...I feel comfortable where I am. I think Kansas City is a nice affordable city but just like other cities there are some downsides, I hate to say this but if you stay away from areas like Independence, the inner city, Grandview and certain parts of Raytown you may be able to avoid a heavy amount of crime. Don't go to unfamiliar places at night especially gas stations. Be careful about posting your house and job info on the internet and make your personal social media private. Crime is everywhere but unfortunately some parts of the city are worse. Get involved in the community if you have time...I do think a lot of the crime will level out within the next 5 or 6 years, there are so many community activist fighting for change. Anyway, thanks for your positive influence to Kansas City.
Thank you so much for commenting on my video! So cool that you knew Abe. I really enjoyed talking to him.
I like these type of interviews! Pretty informative.
I’m glad you like them! Are you in KC as well?
As a Kansas Citian, I'd like to see an interview that balances this one. People surfing RUclips and coming across this interview could well thank that KC is a crime-ridden gangland. Not true. Like any large city, there's crime. But the large majority of KC is safe, clean, liveable, and attractive.
@@jerryvalet569 Would you like to provide that interview? I would be open to having you on.
This was a great interview! Would love to see more interviews like this!
Will do bro! Thanks for your support! ❤️
Good interview! Would be cool to do one with KCPD or Independence PD and get perspective from law enforcement here as well.
Super great idea! I think I will try to line that up! Do you know anyone?
This is good bridging the gap of information and learning how to create solutions. Good video.
Thank you! I’m glad you found it helpful! Do you live here in KC?
Thank you for tackling this topic in great detail! It's nice to know where things might pop off at. At least it sounds for the most part in certain areas. I used to live in Rockford, IL. That city has made several list for having really bad crime. A long time ago there was parts of town that you knew not to go to because it was so bad. Then in 2008 the economy tanked really bad. That's the starting point of Rockford tanking. Crime was starting to happen even in the really good expensive neighborhoods. My mom finally moved out of town in 2019 after a few years of my sibs and I telling her she needs to move. That area was never really that bad. After tanking the gas station down the street from her was 2 shootings. Also a friend of mine was driving down the street and got hit by a car that was running from the cops. I think Kansas City is still a lot better than Rockford.😊
I'm glad you found this helpful! I think that this content is really raw, but needed. I don't remember if we corresponded, but I assume you live here in KC now?
@@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong nope not yet. We used to live in Independence (with friends) for a couple of months over 10 years ago. Had to move back to IL because things fell apart. We want to move back to the Kansas City area. We were hoping this year but it looks like next year. We have family and friends in the Greater KCMO area. We visited KC back in 2021 and will hopefully visit again in a few months. We love to watch videos about KC because things have changed from over 10 years ago.
Got it. I’m glad you find these videos helpful! Would you want to grab a coffee when you come to visit? Would love to chat with you and your family.
ADOS Kansas City Missouri Checking in. Poverty =Crime= violence
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Me being born in 1975, when they started the charter school system, where kids could be bussed out of their own hood for high school it gave you and opportunity to socialize with kids you wouldn't have know but it also brought kids to those neighborhoods that didn't have generations of families going to school together. So where as you may get into it with someone, because there was history in the neighborhood,, you'd fight and it would be over with. Without that neighborhood respect, it brought in more extreme violence because of the disconnect. They closed valuable community centers , grade school and Jr high school.
Do you think there are any comparable programs to that now?
A lot of the “gang” members of KC are crashouts ie: the chiefs parade. The neighborhoods are never as bad as they seem because the gang members aren’t really outside in KC like they are in say Chicago. This is why big events are in jeopardy of nonsense because that’s the only time these enemies really see each other. With that being said KC isn’t really as bad on a day to day basis but just know when you are trying go to an event it’s a possibility things array.
Thanks for your input! What do you think makes them stay in KC limits?
@@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong makes who stay ?
@@jpgm2015 I meant what keeps the gangs inside KC? Why don't they ever head out to the suburbs?
@@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong ehhh I’m sure the more out south/raytown areas may have some presence and don’t forget about kck. KC limits are pretty spread out though so maybe that has something to do with it
Yeah, I hear that. Do the gangs ever go up North or into Overland Park?
Greater Kansas City...Overland Park...Blue Springs...Leawood...Lenexa...Olathe...South KC...North KC near Zona Rosa...Raytown...still nice areas...However...please be aware anywhere in the city...God bless...I agree...KCMO is going to grow but with that growth KCMO must be focused on... stronger law enforcement...stronger public health...stronger public education...and...increased social network programs and spiritual reconnection and mentoring with the youth...
Interesting you mentioned “spiritual reconnection.” What do you mean by that?
You are Asian American...I assume...However...in my faith tradition as an African American...there was a time when many youth in the black community were being involved and spiritually educated and trained by the church ⛪️...Not anymore...
@@willielittle9301 Yes, I am Asian American! I'm also a Christian, I used to pastor a church before I moved to Kansas City. We actually moved so that I could do my Ph.D. at a seminary in Kansas City.
I’ve seen 2 of your videos. That explains why you seem alright. Good luck on your Ph. D!
@@jmachatch6696 Thank you, friend! Appreciate you.
kcmo is where most the shootings happen. Most of the wealth, density and office jobs are in Johnson county Kansas where overland park is due to people and jobs fleeing kcmo because of crime and white flight.
Thanks for commenting! Do you know where to find stats about how the wealth is distributed in the KC metro?
@@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong just look at the census numbers under the us census quick facts page. You can pull it up for any county or city. It’s under the income and poverty tab. Johnson county’s median household income is about 103K. Kcmo is about 65k for example. Kansas City experienced a l or if white flight and redlining which is why most of the wealthiest zip codes in the area are in Johnson county
@@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong it’s under the income and poverty tab on the us census QuickFacts page. It shows any city or county. Johnson county’s median household income is around 103K meanwhile kcmo is around 65K. The reason for this is decades of white flight and redlining and gradual urban decay. That’s why the wealth is so unevenly distributed here.
@@iknowdeweybrudda6564 I believe you! Is that taking into consideration the rest of the MO side that isn't officially KCMO?
@@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong I would have to take the average of each county and account for each county’s population. But just using some common sense you can see Johnson county (the wealthiest in the area) is the most populous on the Kansas side at about 622,000 people and Jackson county(the second lowest income within the immediate counties) is the most populous on the Missouri side at about 718,000 people. The difference in income is 103K in Johnson and 65K in Jackson county, which includes places like lees summit. The lowest income county in the area is Wyandotte county in Kansas but you also have to think they only have 165K people.
At 11:45, I don’t know about the inherited comment. The people I know, saved for down payment and are buying the house on a mortgage. None of them that I know inherited.
Yeah, I would say that I do see some inherited properties in the neighborhoods of KC. There are some next to me that have been in families for multiple generations.
@@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong Thanks for responding. When I hear of inherited property, especially in the last 10 years, it’s usually referring to rich families that are passing wealth to the next generation. Are we speaking of deep generational wealth or average families that own property and due to death and similar circumstances the property has been passed on?
I think he’s more referring to average to below average income properties that are in the neighborhoods he’s referring to. For example, the house next to mine is worth less than $100,000. It sits vacant and has for the past 4 years. However, I’ve spoken to the family multiple times and they will never, ever sell according to them. I think that’s what he might be referring to.
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It’s not just getting bigger but it’s getting way more expensive
Yeah, like everything everywhere! Are you living in the KC Metro?
@@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong yea, East swope
@@royboy4741 What's your opinion of that area?
@@LivingInKansasCity-JaylennWong it’s getting better it’s being gentrified, which good in someways and not so good in other ways, Swope Park is one of the hidden treasures here it’s so big most people only see a little bit when they do visit. I grew up living in it basically been my backyard for 36 years and . This is where my grandfather decided to build his house along with his five children’s homes right after getting back home from WW2. It’s not the best area but it’s home and this used to be farmland and it’s turning back into micro farms in the city I really like that there are people in my neighborhood that have horses livestock produce farms and then a block or two away there might be there might be a homicide here or there
@@royboy4741 Yeah, I can picture where you are. I'm always surprised when I drive through that area where there are large plots of land right in the city. What would you say most people miss when they visit Swope? We live really close to there and go often.
As with many cities, KC is an interstate highway crossing town and probably a base for drug movement/distribution dealing which gives rise to competing dealers/distributors who “gang up” as a business tactic.
Factually, with I 70 east & west of KC, I 35 north east to south west of KC, I 29 north west of KC, I 49 to the south of KC; KC has no shortage of highway shipping lanes and apparently no shortage of mindless purchasers who just seek to escape reality that becomes even more unacceptable when they return to non using status.
KC is not alone as there are folks elsewhere who get their drugs as another point on the interstate highway system elsewhere.
There are just allot of people who do not consider their drug use as causing all sorts of violence in this country thru being an out of sight, out of mind user, as long as they or someone that they know, are not the ones who are shot or killed.
That's an interesting insight. I never thought of KC as a "hub" for drugs, but with the highways you mentioned, that does make sense. I understand what you mean, I live in an area where we see drug deals happening often. We always worry that one of these deals go sideways while we are outside playing with the kids.
Do you live in one of these areas?
Jaylen,… KC has private airports for small planes and the nation wide ground shippers……..how about in small boats on the Missouri River?
If you were to live out west on I 70 there will be the cross interstate highway state road towns that have truck stops, a 20 K populations, illegal drug sales and gangs.
Obviously, there are No shortages of users willing to close their eyes at the violence that they fund.
What none of the Chiefs Parade shooters did was to control their dumber violent impulses, as drugs have long term side effects,…..like stupidity.
These people are not afraid to kill or be killed because their minds are drug disabled. No Impulse control left. No ability left to predict their own features without a psychic, who just notices the obvious for $.
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Are you saying he's wrong for saying there are no gangs here?