Silence and leads in Lawrence shooting puzzle police
Police said witnesses were silent as investigators pursued up to 200 leads about a Granada area shooting that killed 46 year old Robert Earl Williams of Topeka and wounded a Kansas City Kansas man. Investigators found two bullets and chased possible suspects across state lines, weighing whether the incident signals a broader nightlife crime trend.
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Gunfire near Granada ties violence debate to music scene
A Kansas City area music shop owner and neighbors discuss whether hip hop and violent imagery fueled a shooting near the Granada after a hip hop show. Police and locals note the event as an isolated incident, not a broader pattern, while urging vigilance after late show crowds.
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City maps plan to curb streets falling from repair
City streets rated unacceptable total about 50 miles of the 300 mile network. Public Works Director Chuck Soules cautions a needed 6 million dollars yearly through 2009 to prevent more streets from failing. City commissioners consider funding while guarding budgets and taxes.
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Hip-hop Show in Lawrence Ends Quietly Despite Shootings
Local rap event at Granada on Mass observed a peaceful show despite gunfire just after 2 a.m. across the street at Jackpot Saloon. Artist Morales and promoter Bridget O'Brien describe a generally safe Upset Records showcase with attendees from Kansas, Missouri and Colorado, noting violence occurred outside the venue.
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