Kansas City Records 2023 Homicide #115 After Deadly Shooting

The weekend starts with another gunfire death as the level of local violence remains at historic levels.

The quotient of local killing is nearly 30% higher than last year and outpaces 2020 numbers which were the bloodiest in KCMO's recorded history.

We'll update this post as more deets become available, for now here's the latest . . . 

Homicide 3400 Roberts

On 7/28/2023 just after 5 pm, officers were dispatched to 3400 block of Roberts on a reported shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located an adult male lying on the side walk suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. EMS arrived on scene and declared the victim deceased.

There is no one in custody at this time. The circumstances surrounding the homicide are unknown at this time.

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 committed to assisting victims of violent crimes through use of Missouri’s Protection Program for Victims/Witnesses of Violent Crime. Funding for temporary, or even permanent relocation, may be available but is subject to pre-approval by the State’s administering agency.

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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Kansas City police investigating fatal shooting on Roberts Street, Indiana Avenue

The shooting happened in the 3400 block of Roberts Street just after 5 p.m. on Friday.

Kansas City police investigating Friday evening homicide

The KCPD is investigating a homicide that happened on Friday evening in the 3400 block of Roberts Street.

Developing . . .