KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Fire Department is holding a procession for Graham Hoffman, the firefighter-paramedic who was killed early Sunday morning, April 27.

The procession follows a press conference earlier in the afternoon on Sunday with KCFD and city officials.

Sunday afternoon, KCFD Chief Ross Grundyson released the following statement:

It is with a heavy heart and great sorrow that I announce the death of Firefighter Paramedic
Graham Hoffman. Firefighter Hoffman was stabbed in the chest, piercing his heart, while
transporting a patient to a local hospital on what started out as a routine call. Firefighter
Hoffman’s partner immediately initiated a crew emergency and additional KCFD and KCPD
personnel were dispatched to the scene. KCFD crews worked to save Firefighter Hoffman’s life while enroute to North Kansas City Hospital. Lifesaving efforts were performed in the emergency room prior to moving Graham to surgery. After surgery Firefighter Hoffman was placed in ICU where he succumbed to his injuries.

Firefighter Graham Hoffman was 29 years old and was a member of the Department for three
years. Graham was a vibrant individual who loved life and loved serving his community. He was
an excellent paramedic who treated his patients with the highest level of skill and compassion.

The Kansas City Fire Department grieves with Graham’s family, friends, and loved ones. This is a
senseless act that has taken a great young man from his family, friends, and coworkers, and
deprived our city of a dedicated firefighter, and a leader on and off the job who only wanted to
serve and protect those in his community.

The coming days, months, and years will be difficult ones as we prepare to say goodbye to
Firefighter Hoffman and process this devasting loss. I would like to thank our KCFD members and the staff at North Kansas City Hospital for their tremendous efforts. Thank you to the Kansas City Police Department for your quick response and apprehension of the suspect.

To the Hoffman family, my sincerest condolences for your loss. Know that during these difficult
times the Kansas City Fire Department is here for you, and we grieve with you. KCFD and our
community lost one of the best today.