Latest Deadly Kansas City Shooting Erupts At Family Dollar On Troost

Today's debate over name change doesn't take into account constant violence that probably doesn't have much regard for history.

The basics . . .

"Officers found the victim in the parking lot of the Family Dollar store at 8215 Troost Ave., police said.No word on what led to the shooting.Homicide detectives and crime scene technicians are on the scene.This is the 72nd homicide of the year in KCMO compared with 71 at this time last year."

Here's first report . . .

Homicide 8200 block of Troost

This evening just before 8 PM officers were dispatched to 8215 Troost in regard to a disturbance inside of the Family Dollar. As officers were in route the call was updated to a shooting.

Upon arrival officers found an adult male who had been shot lying in front of the store. Officers began lifesaving measures at that time. EMS responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased. We don’t have any specific details on a suspect at this time and are asking for the public help.

Detectives and crime scene personnel have responded to the scene and are actively canvassing for witnesses and processing the scene for evidence. If you have any information please call the Homicide unit at 234-5043. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call the TIPS hotline at 474-TIPS, with up to a $25,000 reward for an arrest in this case.

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KC police investigating after man shot, killed outside Family Dollar

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Police in Kansas City, Missouri are investigating after a man was shot and killed outside a Family Dollar Friday night. Officers responded to a disturbance at the Family Dollar near 82nd Street and Troost Avenue just before 8 p.m.

Kansas City police investigate homicide near 82nd, Troost Friday

Hide Transcript Show Transcript PAYTON. YEAH, I'M HERE IN FRONT OF THAT FAMILY DOLLAR JUST BEHIND ME AT THE CORNER OF 82ND IN TROOST. WE'RE TAKE A LOOK. THERE'S ABOUT 15 POLICE UNITS THAT HAVE RESPONDED.

One person shot to death Friday night in a Family Dollar store parking lot

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Gunfire killed a man Friday night in the parking lot of a Kansas City discount store. Officers found the victim in the parking lot of the Family Dollar store at 8215 Troost Ave., police said. No word on what led to the shooting.

Kansas City police investigate homicide near 82nd, Troost Friday

Hide Transcript Show Transcript PAYTON. YEAH, I'M HERE IN FRONT OF THAT FAMILY DOLLAR JUST BEHIND ME AT THE CORNER OF 82ND IN TROOST. WE'RE TAKE A LOOK. THERE'S ABOUT 15 POLICE UNITS THAT HAVE RESPONDED.

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