Two Men Shot Dead Early Sunday On 69th & College In Kansas City

The latest spate of gun violence brings the homicide count to 73 so far this year as the local homicide count pace is quickly moving back to record breaking levels and has erase most of the "progress" from last year.

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Homicide 69th and College

This morning, just after midnight, patrol officers were dispatched to the area of 69th and College on a reported sound of shots.

As officers arrived they located a vehicle near the intersection. Inside the vehicle there were two male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers immediately began performing life saving measures and ordered EMS to the scene. Medics declared one male deceased at the scene. The second male was transported to a local hospital where he died a short time later.

This is being investigated as a homicide and there is no one in custody. Investigators are working to determine what led up to the victims being shot. Detectives will continue to canvass the area to locate any witnesses or surveillance footage. 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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Fox4: Two men dead after overnight shooting near 69th, College in Kansas City

KSHB: 2 men dead after overnight shooting in Kansas City, Missouri

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