Kansas City Hits Homicide #120 After Deadly Morning Crime Scene

The local quotient of killing continues to spike over last year . . . Here's info that police are sharing with media along with more TV news reporting . . . 

Homicide 1600 block of Drury 

This evening around 1:45AM, officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Drury Ave. on a reported shooting.

Officers responded to the area and were flagged down by people on scene stating someone was shot. Officers located an adult male victim lying in a grassy area near the intersection unresponsive and suffering from unknown bodily trauma. They immediately began rendering medical aid until EMS responded and pronounced the victim deceased.

Homicide detectives and crime scene personnel have responded to the scene to begin gathering evidence and collecting witness statements. Detectives are working to determine what lead up to the incident occurring. This is being investigated as a homicide and is ongoing at this time.

A subject of interest has not been identified at this time and no one is in custody.

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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KCPD investigating homicide in the 1600 block of Drury Avenue

Kansas City Police have not said what led up to the homicide or if there is a suspect in custody at this time.

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