Kansas City 2021 Homicide #148: More Deadly Gunfire Erupts Midweek

A brief bit of political glamour didn't stop the uptick in Kansas City killing. 

This is the 5th KCMO homicide recorded so far this week.

Again, unofficially, this is the 148th homicide so far this year compared to 173 at this time last year, 141 the year before that and 124 (138 total) in 2018. 

Check the report:

Homicide 2700 block of Bales

Tonight about 7:15pm officers were dispatched to the area of 27th and Askew on a sound of shots call. While officers were on the way, the call was upgraded to a shooting call in the alley between Askew and Bales.

When officers arrived they located the victim, an adult male, unresponsive near the alleyway between Bales and Askew closer to 28th st.  Officers summoned EMS to the scene who declared the victim deceased here at the scene.

Detectives are canvassing the area for witnesses and crime scene investigators are processing for evidence.

If anyone has any information and has not been in touch with detectives they are asked to contact the Homicide Unit directly at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS, There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case. 

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Kansas City police investigating deadly shooting near 27th and Bales

by: Brian Dulle Posted: / Updated: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City, Missouri police are investigating after one person was killed in a shooting Wednesday night. The shooting was reported around 7 p.m. in an alley near E. 27th Street and Bales Avenue. No victim or suspect information has been released at this time.

Kansas City police investigate fatal shooting Wednesday near 27th, Bales

Police vehicle, lights (file photo) SOURCE: KMBC Kansas City police said they are investigating a fatal shooting Wednesday night near 27th Street and Bales Avenue.Authorities said officers were called about 7:15 p.m. to the area and found one person down in the alley. No other details were released.

KCPD investigating homicide in area of 27th & Bales

KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -- The Kansas City Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened on Wednesday night. According to the KCPD, the fatal shooting happened in the 2700 block of Bales. The police shared the information just before 8 p.m. No further information was provided.

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