Kansas City 2024 Homicide #26: Double Shooting Proves Deadly

Another cowtown argument spirals out of control and leads to fatal gunfire. 

Here's the first report as this year's homicide count remains NOT TOO FAR BEHIND last year's pace — In 2023, on this calendar date, KCMO reported #30 killings amid a record breaking year for deadly violence . . .

Homicide 3600 blk of Mersington

This afternoon just after 3:15 PM officers were dispatched to the 3600 block of Mersington on a reported shooting.

Upon arrival they located an adult male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers performed life saving measures and summoned EMS to the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

While officers were on scene an additional adult male victim responded to a local hospital by private conveyance suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.  His injuries are considered non life threatening.

Detectives are trying to determine what led up to the shooting. Preliminary investigation revealed the incident possibly stemmed from an argument.

Detectives are canvassing for witnesses and crime scene investigators are processing the scene for evidence to try to give detectives more information.

If anyone has any information they are asked to contact Homicide detectives directly at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS. There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information submitted anonymously to the TIPS hotline.

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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