Kansas City 2026 Homicide #7: Police Investigate Victim Killed Inside Apartment

What seems like the aftermath of another domestic drama gone horribly wrong . . . Here is info police have shared with media . . . 

Homicide 2500 Block of Benton 

Tonight just after 9pm officers were called to an apartment in the 2500 block of Benton on an EMS call.

The caller saw a person in a neighboring apartment who appeared to be injured and needed medical attention.

On arrival officers were led to an apartment inside the building where they located an adult male victim unresponsive with unknown injuries.

Officers called for EMS who responded and rendered aid before ultimately declaring the victim deceased at the scene.

Based on the preliminary circumstances Homicide detectives are at the scene and investigating this case as a homicide. They will be working with crime scene investigators to gather evidence and canvass for any witnesses. Detectives will also work with medical examiners to determine cause and manner of death.

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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