Sedalia homicide suspect spotted in Willard, manhunt underway

GREENE COUNTY, Mo. — Willard police and local law enforcement are conducting a manhunt for a suspect from Sedalia wanted for second-degree homicide in Pettis County.

According to the Willard Police Department, officers stopped a vehicle driven by Kenkori Grant at 3:15 a.m. Sunday, but Grant ran away during the traffic stop.

Willard officers found documents in his car that identified Grant.

At 7:45 a.m., Greene County deputies spotted Grant and he ran away again. Deputies initially secured a perimeter around Hunt Road and Osage Street, which soon expanded as the search continued. Law enforcement also used a K9 and a drone for the manhunt.

Grant is still on the run as of now. Willard police are advising caution for the public and are asking anyone to call 911 if they see the suspect.

Grant is described as a black male with dreadlocks. He was last seen wearing red pants and a black hoodie.

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