Prosecutors call for ‘Stand Your Ground’ reform as KC homicides hit 20-year high - FOX4KC.com

May 6, 2026

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Prosecutors in Kansas City are advocating for reforms to the state's 'Stand Your Ground' law, citing a 20-year high in homicides within the city.

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