Kansas City 2022 Homicide #95: Police Ask For TIPS After Deadly Downtown Shooting

The latest KCMO deadly confrontation took place inside the loop this morning. 

Police are currently investigating an early morning homicide near 800 & Grand.

Again we note this tragic stat . . .

At this time last year, the city had recorded 91 killings. Last year became the second deadliest year on record, following a record 182 killings in 2020.

Here's the first report . . .

Homicide 800 block of Grand

This morning just before 7 AM officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Grand in regard to a shooting. Upon arrival they found an adult male who had been shot. He was located outside in front of a building. EMS responded and transported the victim to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased.  We do not have any suspect information at this time and are asking for the public’s 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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Man shot, killed on Grand Boulevard

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A man is dead following a shooting in the 800 block of Grand Boulevard Tuesday morning. According to police, the shooting happened outside the Courthouse Lofts at about 7 a.m. The man was taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries.

KCPD search for suspect of fatal shooting Tuesday morning near 8th, Grand

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - One man died Tuesday morning in a fatal shooting at 8th Street and Grand Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri. The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department responded to reports of gunshots in the area shortly before 7:00 a.m. Tuesday. The male victim was located outside near Courthouse Lofts at 811 Grand Blvd.

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