Kansas City 2025 Homicide #51: Man Gunned Down In Middle Of Roadway

Report shared by police this morning . . . Check-it:

Homicide 75th St and Bruce R Watkins 

Yesterday evening, just after 10:30 PM, patrol officers were dispatched to 75th Street and Bruce R Watkins on an ambulance in route, medical nature unknown.

Passing motorists observed an individual lying in the roadway, on Bruce R Watkins, and called 911. When officers arrived they observed an adult male suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Officers began performing life saving measures and KCFD EMS was ordered to the scene. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased a short time later.

This is being investigated as a homicide. Investigators are working to determine what led up to the victim being shot. Detectives are canvassing the area for witnesses and crime scene personnel are processing the scene for physical evidence.

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

Fox4: Kansas City police investigate deadly shooting on 71 Highway

KSHB: Man found with gunshot wounds on side of the roadway

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