Brad Lancaster - Police Officer Fatality - Kansas City, Kansas

Brad Lancaster

Detective Brad Lancaster, age 39, died in the line of duty on May 9, 2016, at a hospital in Kansas City, Kansas.

Detective Lancaster was a member of the Kansas City Police Department in Kansas. He had over 9 years of service.

Just after 12 noon, a call came in to the Police regarding a suspicious male near a casino in Kansas City. Officers approached the subject who fled on foot. 

Detective Lancaster located the man in a nearby field. The subject opened fire hitting Brad several times

Brad was rushed to a local hospital where, tragically, he died of his injuries. 

The suspect stole Brad's unmarked vehicle and fled the scene. He carjacked several more vehicles including one that had two children in the backseat. He shot and wounded a woman whose car he was attempting to steal. 

A Kansas City - Missouri police officer shot the suspect, Curtis Ayers, age 28, and took him into custody. It is reported that Ayers is a recent parolee. 

Brad graduated from West Platte High School in Weston, Missouri. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served two tours of duty overseas.

A fund has been set up to help the family with expenses. You may contribute through any branch of the Greater Kansas City Public Safety Credit Union or police headquarters.

Michael, Patron Saint of the
Police, pray for Brad and
for those who have lost him.

Friends and neighbors describe Brad as a dedicated officer and a loving husband and father.

The Kansas City Police Department is in mourning over the death of their brother. Brad was a professional who was an asset to his colleagues. He will be forever remembered.

Brad's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He loved his family and was loved in return. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Brad is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his mother, his wife and his two young daughters.

Thank you for your service to your country and to the community, Brad. 

Pray for all who die suddenly. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

God save us from the psychopaths. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Brad is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Mark Engravalle - a Good Samaritan Cop in Roeland, Kansas

On July 6, 2015, at about 4 p.m., a mother of six was caught shoplifting at a Wal-Mart in Roeland Park, Kansas.

Roeland Park is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Officer Mark Engravalle (L); Sarah Robinson (R)

Sarah Robinson was the perpetrator. The merchandise stolen amounted to $300. and consisted of children's shoes, diapers and baby wipes. 

Her husband had accidentally drowned several years ago. She is in dire financial straits. She and her children were living in her car. 

She stated that she had run out of friends to ask for help and she feared she would lose her kids to Child Protective Services.

The Police were called to the store and Officer Mark Engravalle found the woman and her children in the parking lot. Three of the kids had no shoes and had dirty feet. They were crying because they thought that the Police were going to take their mother to jail.

Mark said that the woman's story touched his heart and he went into the store and came out with diapers, wipes and a pair of shoes for each of the children. He paid for

The Good Samaritan reaches
out to others, selflessly.

this out of his own pocket. 

He said that he just wanted to do right by the children. He is a father of two children himself.

Sarah Robinson was given a ticket for shoplifting but was not arrested.

Sarah Robinson was extremely grateful for this act of generosity and kindness. She knows that she did the wrong thing in attempting to shoplift.

Many others have been touched by Mark's kind act and have contributed to helping this homeless family. 

Donations can be made through the Roeland Park Police Department at 913-677-3363 or donations can be sent to the Sarah J. Robinson Donation Account, Mission Bank, 5115 Roe Blvd., Roeland Park, Kansas, 66205.

Mark had recently received an award for helping to save a choking infant. Police Officials describe him as a good man with a compassionate heart.

God bless Mark Engravalle. He is a Good Samaritan.

God bless all who come to the aid of strangers. Amen.

Pray for Sarah, that she gets on her feet and is able to provide a home for herself and for her children. Amen.

Jon Bieker - a store owner murdered in Shawnee, Kansas

Jon Bieker

Jon Bieker, age 44, of Gardner, Kansas, died on January 9, 2015, at his gun store in Shawnee, Kansas.

Shawnee has a population of just over 62,000 and is part of the Kansas City Metropolitan area.

The store caters to a female clientele and offers gun safety courses and self-defense courses.

In the early afternoon, three or four men entered the gun shop. It is unknown at this time whether the men were just after guns, cash or both.

One of the men struck Jon's wife, Becky, in the face. A gun battle ensued. Jon was shot and so were three of the robbers. Two of the robbers fled the store, dropping clothing as they ran. They were arrested hiding in a porch.

Jon was rushed to a local hospital where tragically he passed away from his injuries.

Two of the thieves were seriously wounded; one had minor injuries.

Friends describe Jon as a quiet guy who was hardworking, helpful and conscientious. He and his wife took great pride in their gun store. It was a dream

Light a candle for Jon. Light his way to
Heaven.

fulfilled. Jon is also described as a man involved in the community who supported the city's Police Department. He will be forever remembered.

Jon's loved ones are devastated over his senseless and tragic death. He will be forever mourned.

Jon is survived by many loving friends and family members including his wife, Becky.

Pray for justice for Jon. 

Pray for all who go to work and who die there.

God save us from the thieves. They are killing us, Father.

Pray that Jon is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Zachary Hunt - Store Clerk - killed in Wichita, Kansas

Zachary Hunt, age 22, died on November 30, 2012, in Wichita, Kansas.

Zach Hunt

He was from Lee's Summit, Missouri. 

He was working as a clerk at a Dollar General Store near 13th and Oliver, in Wichita. This is described by locals as a rough part of town. 

The Store was robbed and Zachary was killed. 

Hank Harvey

Also killed was a 79 year old man, Hank Harvey, who came into the store to get some candy for his grandchildren.  It is ironic that a man can live to age 79, evading disease and misadventure, but can be killed as an innocent bystander in a store, when he is shopping for candy. What endeavour is more innocent than that? 

Marquis Marshall -
charged with 2
counts of murder

Marquis Marshall, age 19, has been charged with capital murder in these two deaths. 

Zachary Hunt, known as Zach, often said to his customers in the Dollar Store - "Turn that frown into a smile. Come on, let’s smile."

Friends describe Zachary as quiet, caring and hardworking. Other friends describe him as shy and not outgoing.

Light a candle for Zach and for Hank.
Light their way to Heaven. 

Zach is survived by many loving friends and relatives. 

Let us pray that Zachary Hunt is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Pray for all who die young and violently.  Amen. 

Let us pray that Hank Harvey is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Pray for all who die by misadventure.  Amen.