Hidden costs of grief: Chef Shaun Brady’s murder illustrates economic toll of gun violence in KC

Hidden costs of grief: Chef Shaun Brady’s murder illustrates economic toll of gun violence in KC

Stunned neighbors and friends gathered outside of Brady & Fox the evening of Aug. 28, 2024, looking on as yellow police tape stretched across the restaurant’s entrance at 63rd Street and Rockhill Road. Some wanted to share stories of the man they knew, while others stood in shocked silence. Takeaways Violent crime creates an economic ripple effect reaching far beyond the victim’s family. Research shows that gun violence hurts nearby property v…