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Kenneth Yost

Case from Kirkwood, MO dated Feb 07, 2008

Victim Details

Kenneth Yost

Male

White / Caucasian

Kirkwood

MO

2008-02-07

61

Kenneth

Yost

07/27/2026

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In the quiet suburb of Kirkwood, Missouri, the evening of February 7, 2008, was shattered by an eruption of violence that claimed the life of Kenneth Yost and four others. Yost, the 61-year-old Public Works Director for the city, was attending a city council meeting when a gunman opened fire. The assembly had just begun at Kirkwood City Hall, with about 30 people in attendance, when the shooter entered the council chambers and began firing.

The assailant was identified as Charles Lee “C ...
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  • NBC News: Gunman kills 5 at City Council meeting in Mo.
  • Kirkwood City Council shooting - Wikipedia
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    Has anyone looked into the city council's security protocols before the Kirkwood shooting? I know hi... ...Read More
    10/02/2024
    I've been reflecting a lot on the role of public service and how dedicated people like Kenneth Yost ... ...Read More
    02/04/2024
    I read about the Kirkwood shooting recently and just can't shake off what happened to those involved... ...Read More
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