Kansas City Police Investigate Early Morning Deadly Mass Shooting

Monday starts with two homicides (so far) and brings the (unofficial) total up to 89 at the outset of August.

More importantly . . .

KANSAS CITY POLICE INVESTIGATE DEADLY EAST SIDE MASS SHOOTING EARLY MONDAY!!!

First reports reveal a chaotic scene with "several" victims showing up to nearby hospitals in the aftermath of a spate of gunfire.

For now . . .

Check the first report . . .

Homicide Gregory and Prospect

This morning just before 2AM, officers were in the area of 70th and Prospect when they heard several sounds of shots nearby.

Officers were contacted by an adult male victim who stated he had been shot. Officers called EMS who responded and transported the victim to an area hospital.  An additional shooting victim was located a short distance away who was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound and unresponsive. EMS transported the victim to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was subsequently declared deceased. Additional updates were relayed to officers that multiple adult victims were transported to several area hospitals suffering from gunshot trauma.

Preliminary information is believed officers were patrolling the area where there was a large gathering of people outside on Prospect Ave. between 70th and Gregory Blvd. that broke into an outside disturbance. The disturbance escalated and erupted in gunfire between several individuals who quickly left the area.

This is being investigated as a homicide and is ongoing at this time. We do not currently have anyone in custody.

Homicide detectives and crime scene personnel have responded to begin gathering evidence and collecting witness statements.

The area between E 70th and Gregory Blvd. on Prospect Ave. will remain closed to traffic until the scene has been processed and cleared.

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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Fox4: One person dead, 6 hurt after overnight shooting in Kansas City

KMBC: "Police said multiple other people were driven to the hospital with gunshot injuries. Officers are still trying to determine the exact number of people injured."

KCTV5: Shots fired leads to 6 hurt, 1 dead near Gregory Boulevard and Prospect Avenue

Fox4: Operator of popular Kansas City food truck killed in early morning shooting

KMBC: "Family members say that Dyamund Shields Junior, father of 3, was in the area with his food truck to cater the frequent block parties in the area"

Developing . . .