KANSAS CITY— The funeral service for Officer Daniel Vasquez is Wednesday at 9 a.m. at Vineyard Church 12300 NW Arrowhead Trafficway in Kansas City.
Officer Vasquez was shot and killed during a traffic stop on July 19. He served the North Kansas City community for almost two years, according to the police department. Governor Laura Kelly directed flags be flown at half-staff on July 27 in honor of Officer Vasquez.
Members of the public who want to show support to the Vasquez Family, and the North Kansas City Police Department are encouraged to line Armour Road to honor Officer Vasquez.
It is estimated that the funeral procession will depart the church around 11 a.m. and begin to arrive in North Kansas City shortly after.
The procession will leave from Vineyard Church, 12300 NW Arrowhead Trafficway, Kansas City, MO, and proceed down US-169 S to MO-9 S to Armour Road to I29/35 North to Antioch North to 64th St. East to White Chapel Memorial Gardens.
The public should expect traffic delays if traveling in and around the venues and procession route.
Members of the public who would like to show support to the Vasquez Family, and the North Kansas City Police Department, are encourage to line Armour Road to honor Officer Vasquez. All Professional Law Enforcement Honors will take place at the cemetery.
There will be no parking allowed on Armour Road between Burlington and Ozark Streets. Parking may resume once the funeral procession has commenced.