Two Teens Lost, A Community’s Call to Action | Kansas City News

Two Kansas City teens, both just 19, lost to violence in the same week—Leonel Lozoya-Esparza killed by police, Raul Lara-Delgado shot hours later. Both were mentees in youth programs that aim to steer kids toward responsibility and education. Their deaths have shaken mentors and communities, exposing systemic gaps in support. Program founders Martin Cervantes and Max Mendoza are grieving deeply but vow to keep fighting—for every young life, every student, every chance at a better future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e62da4b6959c56ba