Kansas City Hits Homicide #100 In 2023 After Deadly Stabbing

Today we mark a tragic milestone and continued local tragedy despite celebration. 

A quick look at the numbers . . .

Last year there were only 74 homicides at this date on the calendar. In 2020, the deadliest year in Kansas City history . . . Homicides numbered only 97. 

Even worse . . .

TODAY'S DEADLY STABBING REMINDS US THAT ANTI-GUN CIRCULAR ARGUMENTS WITH THE MISSOURI GOP DON'T REALLY UNDERSTAND THIS DEADLY CRISIS CONFRONTING KANSAS CITY!!! 

Check the report and more info . . .

Homicide 14300 Block E US 40 Hwy

On 7/4/2023 just before 2:30 pm, officers were dispatched to 14306 E US 40 Hwy on a reported cutting.

Upon arrival, officers located an adult male inside the gas station unresponsive and suffering from apparent bodily trauma. EMS arrived on scene and declared the victim deceased.

Detectives have a person of interest in custody. There is not an immediate threat to the public at this time.  The circumstances surrounding the homicide appear to be the result of an argument.

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.

Anyone with information is asked to call homicide 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.

There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information provided to TIPS which leads to an arrest in the case.

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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Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

1 dead, 1 in custody following stabbing at gas station, Kansas City police say

The incident was reported just after 2:20 p.m. at the Shell gas station off East U.S. Highway 40, just east of S. Noland Road.

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Kansas City police investigating city's 100th homicide of 2023 after man fatally stabbed inside gas station

Police say an adult male was found inside a gas station and was pronounced dead on scene.

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