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Brad Lancaster

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a tragic Monday, May 9, 2016, Brad Lancaster, a 39-year-old Caucasian male and a dedicated detective with the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department, lost his life in the line of duty. A nine-year veteran of the force, he was responding to a call about a suspicious person near the Kansas Speedway when the fatal encounter unfolded. The man he was pursuing, identified as 28-year-old Curtis R. Ayers, opened fire, striking Detective Lancaster multiple times.

Following the shooting, Ayers fl ...Read More
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  • kansascity: Support pours in after death of Kansas City, Kan., Detective Brad Lancaster
  • fox4kc.com: KCK detective shot, killed near Kansas Speedway identified; suspect shot, apprehended on 71 Highway
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    Victim Details

    Brad D. Lancaster

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Kansas City

    KS

    2016-05-09

    39

    Brad

    Lancaster

    11/07/2025

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