Kansas City, Kansas Police Department Honors Fallen Officer Jeffrey A. Young
The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department is honoring Officer Jeffrey A. Young, who died in the line of duty in 1989 after sustaining injuries from a suspect intentionally striking him with a vehicle during a roadblock on Interstate 70 in…
Kansas City, MO, August 1, 2026 —
The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department is recognizing the sacrifice of Officer Jeffrey A. Young, who died in the line of duty. Officer Young’s death in 1989 followed injuries sustained in 1988.
The incident occurred during a roadblock on Interstate 70. According to departmental records, Officer Young was intentionally struck by a vehicle driven by a suspect during the roadblock.
Officer Young succumbed to his injuries in 1989, over a year after the event that led to his death. His service and ultimate sacrifice are being honored by the department.
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