Kansas City 2022 Homicide #96: Deadly Saturday East Side Stabbing

The homicide count now stands less than 5 away from the century mark and outpaces last year's numbers in what was the 2nd worst year for killings in KCMO history.

Here's the first report of tonight's incident . . .And then follow-up news coverage after the jump . . .

Homicide 3000 block of E. 49th St.

Today at about 4 PM officers were dispatched to the 3000 block of E. 49th St. in regard to a cutting. When they arrived they found an adult male victim who had been stabbed. He was located in a stairwell in the apartment complex. He was transported to a local hospital by EMS and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. 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 stabbed near 49th, Agnes dies from injuries

Kansas City police are investigating after a man was stabbed late Saturday afternoon near 49th Street and Agnes Avenue. Police said the victim was taken to a hospital and died.Authorities said officers were called about 4 p.m.

1 killed Saturday in 3000 block of East 49th Street

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department is investigating a fatal stabbing in the 3000 block of East 49th Street. Police were called to the area around 4 p.m. Saturday regarding a cutting. Upon arrival, officers located a man in the apartment complex stairwell who had been stabbed.

Kansas City police investigate deadly stabbing; third homicide in area since May

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) -- Kansas City police are investigating a homicide in the 3000 block of E. 49th Street. Officers were called out to the area on a report of a stabbing. When they arrived, an adult male was found in the stairwell in the apartment complex.

Man dead after stabbing near East 49th Street

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Around 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon, officers were called to the 3000 block of E. 49th St. in regards to a cutting. Upon arrival, officers found one man in the stairwell of an apartment complex who had been stabbed. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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