Kansas City Police Confront Two Homicide Scenes Tuesday Afternoon

Afternoon violence ramps up as KCPD have their hands full coping with two separate deadly shooting scenes. 

The first report:

Around 1:30 PM, officers were dispatched to the 3500 block of Independence Avenue in regard to a shooting. Upon arrival officers found a victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital where they were pronounced deceased.  The suspect fled the scene in an unknown direction

If anyone saw anything or has any information they are asked to call the Homicide Unit directly at 234-5043 or the TIPS hotline anonymously at 474-TIPS.  There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case.

The second note moments later:

Around 2:30 PM officers were dispatched to the area of 108th and Sycamore in regard to a shooting. Upon arrival they found a juvenile victim who had been shot. Officers attempted lifesaving measures at that time. The victim was transported to a local hospital and was pronounced deceased. We do not have any suspect information at this time.

If anyone saw anything or has any information they are asked to call the Homicide Unit directly at 234-5043 or the TIPS hotline anonymously at 474-TIPS.  There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case.

Accordingly . . .

Unofficially, the 20201 Kansas City homicide count not hits #65 compared to 81 at this time last year.

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Three shootings, resulting in homicides keep police busy

Tuesday was a busy day for Kansas City, Mo. police detectives as three shootings were reported at roughly the same time this afternoon, two resulting in homicides, one in the 10900 block of Sycamore Avenue, the other on Independence Avenue and Bales.


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KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -- It has been a violent afternoon across Kansas City. Right now, the KCPD is investigating at three different homicide scenes. 1:30 p.m. - Fatal shooting on Independence Avenue near Bales Avenue Full story available here. Around 2 p.m. - Double shooting near E.

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