Kansas City police increase security for Mayor Sly James

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Kansas City police have increased security for Mayor Sly James after he received a threat through his campaign website.

The Kansas City Star (https://bit.ly/1cQua3p ) reports the threat was received Sunday. James is seeking re-election.

A police spokesman described the security increase as a “precaution” in an email to The Star on Monday. Police say detectives are investigating.

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Information from: The Kansas City Star, https://www.kcstar.com