MO- North Kansas City Police Officer Daniel Vasquez shot and killed, July 19, 2022 *arrest*

[Jewels53]

NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An officer shot and injured during a traffic stop Tuesday morning has died.

Officer Daniel Vasquez’s death was announced by the North Kansas City Police Chief around 2:30 p.m.

Vasquez was 32 years old and joined the North Kansas City Police Department in 2021.

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The North Kansas City officer was shot after pulling over a car for an expired temporary tag shortly after 10:30 a.m.

The suspected shooter took off in the car. The Clay County Sheriff announced the suspect’s arrest at 1:45 p.m., about three hours after the shooting.

North Kansas City officer dies of injuries following shooting

A North Kansas City police officer shot during a traffic stop died. The Missouri Highway Patrol said a suspect is in custody.

fox4kc.com

Sad that such a young officers life was lost. Praying for his family and the other officers.

I should be able to find criminal records after the suspect is arraigned.

 

[Jewels53]

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The Missouri Highway Patrol said the driver exited the car, began firing at that officer, seriously injuring the officer. North Kansas City Police Chief Kevin Freeman gave an update that Officer Vasquez died during a 2:30 media briefing.

The only description of the suspected shooter is that he is a white man with brown hair. FOX4 will update this story with more about the suspect and the charges he faces as that information is confirmed.

Suspect in custody accused of shooting North Kansas City officer

The Missouri Highway Patrol said a suspect is in custody, accused of shooting a police officer during a traffic stop in North Kansas City.

fox4kc.com

 

[Jewels53]

NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The North Kansas City police officer who was shot Tuesday morning during a traffic stop has died.

NKC Chief of Police Kevin Freeman identified the officer as Daniel Vasquez, 32.

Freeman described Vasquez, who had been with the NKC Police Department since early July 2021, as “a phenomenal person” and “a shining star in our department.”


“He was easy to talk to and didn’t have an enemy,” Freeman said. “Everybody was his friend. It’s just senseless. It’s senseless all the time, but he was a great, great human being.”

North Kansas City police officer shot, killed during traffic stop

The North Kansas City police officer who was shot Tuesday morning during a traffic stop has died. A person of interest has been taken into custody, Clay County Sheriff Will Akin said earlier Tuesday.

www.kshb.com

 

[Jewels53]

NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Flags are at half staff in North Kansas City Tuesday night while residents nearby try to process Officer Daniel Vasquez’s death a few hours earlier.

Investigators say Officer Vasquez was conducting a traffic stop on a car in North Kansas City when the driver got out and started shooting at the officer.

A few hours later, the suspect turned himself in. A short time after that, Clay County Sheriff Will Akin announced Officer Vasquez died from his injuries.

For the North Kansas City residents, the day started with a Blue Alert to their phones, which is used when suspects pose a danger to police. It’s similar to Amber Alerts, when suspects pose a danger to children.

A community in mourning following North Kansas City officer’s shooting death

Flags are at half staff in North Kansas City Tuesday night while residents nearby try to process Officer Daniel Vasquez’s death a few hours earlier.

fox4kc.com

 

[Niner]

@Jewels53 - I noticed none of the articles you posted have the suspect's name in it. Do you know what it is - need it for my notes...

TIA!

 

[Jewels53]

@Jewels53 - I noticed none of the articles you posted have the suspect's name in it. Do you know what it is - need it for my notes...

TIA!

They haven't released his name yet, as soon as they do I will post it.

 

[Jewels53]

NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Clay County Prosecutor announced charges against a man for the deadly shooting of North Kansas City police officer Daniel Vasquez.

Joshua Rocha, 24, is charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. He is held on $2 million bond.

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Rocha is scheduled to make his first appearance in court on the charges Thursday.

Prosecutors charge suspect in deadly shooting of NKC officer

Clay County Prosecutor is updating the community on the deadly shooting of North Kansas City police officer Daniel Vasquez and suspect arrest.

fox4kc.com

@Niner

 

[Jewels53]

22CY-CR02130 - ST V JOSHUA T ROCHA

07/20/2022		Warrant Issued
	Document ID: 22-CYARW-360, for ROCHA, JOSHUA TYLER. , Bond Amount: 2,000,000.00, Bond Text: DEFENDANT NOT TO POSSESS WEPONS OR AMMUNITION OF ANY TYPE.
		Probable Cause Statement Filed
		Complaint Filed
		Judge Assigned

Charge/Judgment Description: Murder 1st Degree { Felony A RSMo: 565.020 } Date: 07/19/2022 Code: 565.020-001Y202009.0 Arresting Agency: SO CLAY COUNTY-LIBERTY Next Charge/Judgment Description: Armed Criminal Action { Felony Unclassified RSMo: 571.015 } Date: 07/19/2022 Code: 571.015-001Y202052.0

https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/cases/searchDockets.do

@Niner No hearings scheduled as of right now.

 

[anneg]

NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An officer shot and injured during a traffic stop Tuesday morning has died.

Officer Daniel Vasquez’s death was announced by the North Kansas City Police Chief around 2:30 p.m.

Vasquez was 32 years old and joined the North Kansas City Police Department in 2021.

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The North Kansas City officer was shot after pulling over a car for an expired temporary tag shortly after 10:30 a.m.

The suspected shooter took off in the car. The Clay County Sheriff announced the suspect’s arrest at 1:45 p.m., about three hours after the shooting.

North Kansas City officer dies of injuries following shooting

A North Kansas City police officer shot during a traffic stop died. The Missouri Highway Patrol said a suspect is in custody.

fox4kc.com

Sad that such a young officers life was lost. Praying for his family and the other officers.

I should be able to find criminal records after the suspect is arraigned.

I'm glad they caught the shooter. But what a senseless killing...

 

[Laughing]

Does anyone else think that we need an emoji doing something like sticking it's tongue out, when the post is valuable but awful?

Sometimes Like just doesn't make sense, you know?



jmho ymmv lrr

 

[Niner]

The article said a hearing today - so I'll go ahead & post this just in case the court site wasn't updated yet.

Thursday, July 21st:
First Appearance Hearing (@ am CT) - MO - *Daniel Vasquez (32) No. Kansas City Police officer shot & killed, July 19, 2022. *Joshua T. Rocha (24) charged (7/20/22) with 1st degree murder & armed criminal action. $2M bond.
The North Kansas City officer was shot after pulling over a car for an expired temporary tag shortly after 10:30 a.m. The Missouri Highway Patrol said the driver exited the car, began firing at that officer, seriously injuring the officer. The suspected shooter took off in the car. The Clay County Sheriff announced the suspect’s arrest at 1:45 p.m., about three hours after the shooting. The suspect surrendered in the Northland in Kansas City, Missouri after the shooting.
7/20/22 Update: Rocha is scheduled to make his first appearance in court on the charges Thursday, 7/21/22.

 

[Jewels53]

22CY-CR02130 - ST V JOSHUA T ROCHA

07/21/2022		Ord Pub Defender to Represent
	PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE IS ORDERED TO REPRESENT DEFENDANT IN THIS CASE****. LA/nt
	Filed By: LOUIS ANGLES
		Preliminary Hearing Scheduled
	Scheduled For: 09/02/2022; 9:00 AM ; LOUIS ANGLES; Clay
		Bond Reduction Hrng Scheduled
	This matter comes before the court on 07-21-2022 for initial appearance after defendant was jailed on a warrant. Defendant appeared within 48 hours of his/her arrest INPERSON. Defendant is read the Complaint/Information/Indictment and advised pursuant the right to retain counsel, right to remain silent, that any statement made may be used against him/her and the right to apply for Public Defender. Defendant enters plea of not guilty. Defendant referred to Public Defender for representation. COURT APPOINTS THE PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE. Defendant was advised of bond rights under Supreme Court Rule 33.06 and allowed to address the court. After consideration of the arguments made at initial appearance, the court: Denies the request for bond change and sets the matter for BOND HEARING within seven working days of the initial appearance and directs the prosecuting attorney to notify any victims if victim notification is required. BOND HEARING is set for 07-28-2022 @ 1:30 P.M. LA/nt
	Scheduled For: 07/28/2022; 1:30 PM ; LOUIS ANGLES; Clay
		Hearing Continued/Rescheduled
	STATE APPEARS BY PROS. ATTY. DEF. APPEARS IN CUSTODY PRO SE. DEF. IS ARRAIGNED. INFORMATION IS READ TO DEF. & COURT ENTERS A PLEA OF NOT GUILTY. CAUSE CONTINUED TO 7/28/2022 AT 1:30 P.M. FOR INITIAL BOND HEARING. CASE IS ALSO SET OVER TO 9/2/2022 AT 9:00 A.M. FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING. DEFENDANT ADVISED TO IMMEDIATELY SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR P.D SERVICES. PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE IS ORDERED TO REPRESENT DEFENDANT IN THIS CASE****. LA/nt
	Hearing Continued From: 07/21/2022; 1:35 PM Arraignment
		Arraignment Scheduled
	Associated Entries: 07/21/2022 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled
	Scheduled For: 07/21/2022; 1:35 PM ; LOUIS ANGLES; Clay
		Warrant Served
	Document ID - 22-CYARW-360; Served To - JOSHUA TYLER ROCHA; Served Date - 07/20/2022; Served Time - 14:00:00; Service Type - SD; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -

THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2022 Judge/Commissioner Time Day Setting Event LOUIS ANGLES 1:30 PM 1 OF 1 Bond Reduction Hearing Event Text: Location: Division 7 Courtroom Clay Address: 11 S WATER LIBERTY MO FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 Judge/Commissioner Time Day Setting Event LOUIS ANGLES 9:00 AM 1 OF 1 Preliminary Hearing Event Text: Location: Division 7 Courtroom Clay Address: 11 S WATER LIBERTY MO

https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/cases/events.do

@Niner

 

[Jewels53]

NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Joshua Rocha, 24, is charged with shooting and killing North Kansas City Officer Daniel Vasquez. The search warrant for Rocha’s home indicates he may have made the gun himself.

Police took a 3D printer and other gun making materials. In that search warrant, Rocha’s mother admitted to police that he had a 3D printer and that he had made several guns, including the one used in Tuesday’s deadly shooting.

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According to the search warrant documents of his home, his mom told police Rocha had a fully automatic AR that he made. Plus, she said he had a 3D printer and that he makes guns.

Retired FBI agent Michael Tabman said 3D printed guns are considered a type of ghost gun, which means it is manufactured outside of the federally regulated processes and do not have serial numbers.

Documents indicate suspect who shot North Kansas City officer made gun himself

Joshua Rocha, 24, is charged with shooting and killing North Kansas City Officer Daniel Vasquez. The search warrant for Rocha’s home indicates he may have made the gun himself.

fox4kc.com

@Niner He possibly made his own gun according to this article.

 

[Jewels53]

NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Funeral arrangements are announced for fallen North Kansas City Officer Daniel Vasquez.

A public visitation honoring Vasquez will be held Tuesday, July 26, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The visitation will take place at Vineyard Church, 12300 NW Arrowhead Trafficway, in Kansas City’s Northland.

Funeral services will take place Wednesday, July 27 at 9 a.m. The funeral will also be held at Vineyard Church.

Funeral plans announced for NKC officer Daniel Vasquez

North Kansas City released visitation, funeral, and procession plans to honor officer Daniel Vasquez, who was killed during a traffic stop.

fox4kc.com

 

[Jewels53]

Clay County, Missouri Sheriff

@SheriffClayCo

We asked
@nkcpolice
officers if they would like to escort Joshua Rocha from our jail to his arraignment today. Here is NKCPD Sgt. Holm putting fallen Office Vasquez’s handcuffs on the man charged with killing him. #nkcpolice







1:41 PM · Jul 21, 2022·Twitter for iPhone

 

[Niner]

NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Joshua Rocha, 24, is charged with shooting and killing North Kansas City Officer Daniel Vasquez. The search warrant for Rocha’s home indicates he may have made the gun himself.

Police took a 3D printer and other gun making materials. In that search warrant, Rocha’s mother admitted to police that he had a 3D printer and that he had made several guns, including the one used in Tuesday’s deadly shooting.

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According to the search warrant documents of his home, his mom told police Rocha had a fully automatic AR that he made. Plus, she said he had a 3D printer and that he makes guns.

Retired FBI agent Michael Tabman said 3D printed guns are considered a type of ghost gun, which means it is manufactured outside of the federally regulated processes and do not have serial numbers.

Documents indicate suspect who shot North Kansas City officer made gun himself

Joshua Rocha, 24, is charged with shooting and killing North Kansas City Officer Daniel Vasquez. The search warrant for Rocha’s home indicates he may have made the gun himself.

fox4kc.com

@Niner He possibly made his own gun according to this article.

Thanks for the heads up - I put that in my notes. I also see in the article:

Rocha’s next court appearance will be his bond hearing, scheduled for Tuesday, July 26.

They have the wrong date for the bond hearing....

 

[Jewels53]

Thanks for the heads up - I put that in my notes. I also see in the article:

Rocha’s next court appearance will be his bond hearing, scheduled for Tuesday, July 26.

They have the wrong date for the bond hearing....

Yes the article has the wrong date and the court site has July 28, 2022. I would trust the court site first.

 

[Niner]

Yes the article has the wrong date and the court site has July 28, 2022. I would trust the court site first.

Ditto here! Court site!

 

[Niner]

Thursday, July 28th:
*Bond Hearing (@ 1:30pm CT) - MO - *Daniel Vasquez (32) No. Kansas City Police officer shot & killed, July 19, 2022. *Joshua T. Rocha (24) charged (7/20/22) & arraigned (7/21/22) with 1st degree murder & armed criminal action. Plead not guilty. $2M bond.
The North Kansas City officer was shot after pulling over a car for an expired temporary tag shortly after 10:30 a.m. The Missouri Highway Patrol said the driver exited the car, began firing at that officer, seriously injuring the officer. The suspected shooter took off in the car. The Clay County Sheriff announced the suspect’s arrest at 1:45 p.m., about three hours after the shooting. The suspect surrendered in the Northland in Kansas City, Missouri after the shooting.
The search warrant for Rocha’s home indicates he may have made the gun himself. Police took a 3D printer & other gun making materials. In that search warrant, Rocha’s mother admitted to police that he had a 3D printer & that he had made several guns, including the one used in Tuesday’s deadly shooting. According to the search warrant documents of his home, his mom told police Rocha had a fully automatic AR that he made. Plus, she said he had a 3D printer & that he makes guns. Retired FBI agent Michael Tabman said 3D printed guns are considered a type of ghost gun, which means it is manufactured outside of the federally regulated processes & do not have serial numbers.
7/20/22 Update: Rocha is scheduled to make his first appearance in court on the charges Thursday, 7/21/22. 7/21/22 Update: This matter comes before the court for initial appearance after defendant was jailed on a warrant. Defendant appeared within 48 hours of his arrest in person. Defendant is read the complaint /Information/Indictment & advised pursuant the right to retain counsel, right to remain silent, that any statement made may be used against him & the right to apply for Public Defender. Defendant enters plea of not guilty. Defendant referred to Public Defender for representation. Court appoints the public defenders office. Defendant was advised of bond rights under Supreme Court Rule 33.06 & allowed to address the court. After consideration of the arguments made at initial appearance, the court: Denies the request for bond change & sets the matter for bond hearing within seven working days of the initial appearance & directs the prosecuting attorney to notify any victims if victim notification is required. Bond hearing is set for 7/28/22 @ 1:30pm. A Preliminary hearing is scheduled on 9/2/22 @ 9am.

 

[Niner]

@Jewels53 - just checking to see if the preliminary hearing is still scheduled on 9/2/22.

TIA!