Community event hosted at Linwood Shopping Center as officers continue their patrol [Video]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – WeDevelopment Federal Credit Union at 31st and Prospect Avenue opened a parking lot for food trucks, giveaways and candy for kids for a community-based First Friday event.

The event on Oct. 4, was sponsored by KC BizCare and went from 3:30 to 6 p.m. It took place in the parking lot on the corner of the intersection. An intersection known for different reasons in recent months as Kansas City, Missouri Police officers continue patrolling the area.

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WeDevelopment Federal Credit Union CEO Shirley Saffold said, “It’s safe here and we have people here that are surrounding us to make sure we’re good.”

Friday’s get-together was about bringing together local businesses and entrepreneurs from the Prospect Corridor and Linwood Shopping Center to show a united front to support the community.

“I’ve been here since July 1, and I wanted to get outside and meet the …