Kansas City 2024 Homicide #60: Another Triple Murder Weekend

So far this is the 3rd homicide in KCMO since Friday which matches last week's Memorial Day Weekend pace. 

There is reason for hope . . . Last year at this date on the calendar Kansas City had endured around 76 killings on its way to a record breaking year for homicide. 

Still . . . The trend for Spring/Summer seems to be more violence.

Here's the first report:

Homicide 9th and Van Brunt Blvd

This afternoon just before 2 PM, officers were dispatched to the intersection of E. 9th St. and Van Brunt Blvd. on a reported shooting.

Upon arrival, officers were summoned to the sidewalk where an adult male victim was located unresponsive and suffering from an apparent gunshot trauma. Responding officers immediately began rendering medical aid until EMS could respond and take over. EMS personnel responded and declared the victim deceased shortly after arrival.

The circumstances surrounding this incident are currently unknown and no one is in custody.

Homicide detectives and crime scene personnel have responded to begin gathering evidence and collecting witness statements. Rosilyn Temple with KC Mothers In Charge has responded to the scene to provide victim assistance to those impacted by this incident.

This is being investigated as a homicide and is ongoing at this time.

If anyone was in or around the area at this time and saw or heard anything 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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Developing . . .