KANSAS CITY 2021 HOMICIDE #155: DEADLY FRONT YARD GUNFIRE

Most locals have already seen this story and skipped over it but it's important to document if only because the local quotient of violence continues to spike despite the holiday season.

Here's the report . . .

Homicide Investigation In The 4000 block of Monroe

This morning about 7:30 am officers were called to a residence near 41st and Monroe on a shooting call

On arrival officers were directed to the yard of a residence there by the caller.  The caller looked outside and saw an adult male in the yard that appeared to have been shot.

Officers located the victim, unresponsive there at the scene.  EMS responded and declared the victim deceased at the scene.

Homicide detectives are canvassing the area at this time hoping to get additional information from anyone that may have heard or seen anything helpful to their investigation.  Right now they will be working hard to determine the victims identity and if they live near here or were visiting anyone here to help get a better idea of what may have taken place.

Crime scene investigators are also processing the scene for any evidence that may lead detectives to what led up to the victim being injured.

If anyone in this area heard or saw anything over the last several hours 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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Further reading . . .

KCPD investigating Friday morning homicide

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred Friday morning in the 4000 block of Monroe Avenue. Officers were called to a residence near 41st Street and Monroe Avenue around 7:30 a.m. for a report of a shooting, according to a KCPD spokesperson.


Man killed in KCMO shooting near 40th and Monroe

The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department is investigating a Christmas Eve morning homicide after a man was found shot in the yard of a home.Officers were called to the 4000 block of Monroe Avenue to investigate a shooting around 7:30 a.m.

Developing . . .

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