On June 9, 2023, a Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) officer shot into a minivan during a violent confrontation near East 31st Street and Van Brunt Boulevard in Kansas City.
The officer fired 16 rounds, killing two people, Marcel Nelson (42) and Kristen Fairchild (42). A third person, Jaden Thorns, was shot in the head and survived after emergency medical treatment.
Authorities said the incident unfolded quickly. The officer was stopped at a red light when he observed a dispute involving multiple vehicles…