Kansas City 2023 Homicide #32: Victim Dies After Cutting Call

Here's something VERY important going forward . . .

At mid-March Kansas City keeps pace with last year's historic homicide count. 

2022 witnessed the 2nd highest level of deadly violence in this town's history. Despite election season, a HUGE amount of cash dedicated to fight crime by way of local community groups and a new array of promises. The numbers remain constant. 

Here's the first report .  ..

Homicide 2000 block of Linwood

This afternoon shortly before 2:45pm, officers were called to the 2000 block of Linwood on a reported cutting call.  Upon their arrival, officers located the victim inside an apartment suffering from apparent trauma.  EMS responded to the scene and declared the victim deceased.

Officers have detained a subject of interest.

Homicide detectives and Crime Scene Personnel have responded to the scene.  They will be processing the scene to recover any evidence and speaking to any potential witnesses.

Detectives are not looking king for any additional suspects at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 816-234-5043. Or if you wish to remain anonymous you can do so by calling the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.

We are working with Partners for Peace in all our homicide investigations to monitor risks for retaliation and provide social services to affected residents.

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