Kansas City 2022 Homicide #131: Gunfire Victim Dies After Shooting Near The Paseo

The latest Kansas City deadly spate of gunfire signals an increase in the local homicide pace of NEARLY 10% OVER LAST YEAR.

Once again, KCMO is trending toward the 2nd highest murder count in local history.

Here is the latest report . . .

Homicide 8100 Block of Paseo - Late Death

This morning at 7:30 am officers were dispatched to the 8100 block of Paseo on a shooting call.  On arrival they were directed to a shooting victim near a business there. The victim, an adult male was transported to the hospital by EMS with life-threatening injuries.  A person of interest was detained at the scene for further investigation.

Detectives and crime scene investigators responded and processed the scene and canvassed for any witnesses. Detectives are not actively looking for any additional suspects at this time.

Later this morning detectives were notified from the hospital that the victim died from his injuries.

Homicide detectives will now be investigating this case. If anyone has any information they are asked to contact the Homicide Unit directly at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS. A reward of up to $25,000 is available for information leading to an arrest in this case.

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