Kansas City 2025 Homicide #136: Deadly Gunfire Kills Victim After Northeast Ruckus

Here's the aftermath to more holiday week violence and the local quotient of killing continuing to rise at the end of the year . . . Check-it: 

Homicide 3900 blk of St. John  

This morning, just before 2:00 AM, officers were dispatched to the 3900 block of St. John Avenue on a reported shooting. 

As officers arrived they located an adult male victim on the sidewalk, suffering from a gunshot wound. They began performing life saving measures as KCFD EMS arrived on scene. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital with life threatening injuries. 

Just before 3:00 AM, the victim was pronounced deceased at the hospital. This is being investigated as a homicide. The preliminary investigation revealed there was an interaction between several individuals just prior to the shots being fired and the victim being struck. Investigators are canvassing the area for witnesses, surveillance footage, and any available physical evidence. 

If anyone was in the area and heard or saw anything or 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.
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Police said there was an interaction between several people before shots were fired.

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The shooting happened around 2 a.m. in the 3900 block of St. John Avenue.

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