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Warner Trotter

Death by Force
Case Description
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Warner Trotter, a 41-year-old resident of Kansas City, Missouri, was tragically shot and killed on August 7, 2022. The incident occurred following a long-standing dispute with his neighbor, Samuel Avery, over lawn mowing. According to reports, the two men had been arguing for over a decade, with tensions escalating over time. On the day of the incident, Trotter complained about the noise from Avery's lawn mower, which led to a heated exchange. Avery claimed that Trotter made a threatening gestur ...Read More
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  • KMBC: Prosecutors charge KC man in fatal shooting of neighbor near 35th, Garfield
  • KMBC: Kansas City, Missouri police identify homicide victim found near E. 35th and Garfield Ave.
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    Victim Details

    Warner Trotter

    Male

    Black / African American

    Kansas-city

    MO

    2022-08-07

    41

    Warner

    Trotter

    11/14/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Does anyone else find it incredibly sad how this neighborly dispute turned so deadly? I keep thinkin... ...Read More
    01/04/2024
    The security camera footage is such a crucial piece in this case. It just breaks my heart to think a... ...Read More
    05/17/2023
    Has anyone else been following the case of Warner Trotter and his tragic death in Kansas City? I can... ...Read More
    03/31/2023
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