Saveion’s Family Demands Justice | Kansas City News

Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

Three months after 19-year-old Saveion McConnell was killed by a Lafayette County deputy, his family still seeks answers as they honor his memory on what would’ve been his 20th birthday—with music, food, and unwavering love. Authorities claim he was shot after being struck by a patrol car during a high-speed chase, despite no gun ever being found on him. His uncle calls the lack of transparency “nerve-wracking,” and the family demands accountability: Who was the deputy? Will charges follow? While the state patrol submitted a partial file, the sheriff’s office remains silent. This tragedy…