Kansas City 2026 Homicide #22: Overnight Gunfire Kills Near Westport

A late night shooting claims another life as the local homicide count continues to ramp up and Midtown violence escalate . . . Early into 2026 the KCMO homicide remains relatively constant over the past 5 years despite claims of "progress" from city hall and other officials.

Here's the overnight report police are sharing with local media: 

Homicide 3900 Block of Baltimore 

This morning just after 2am officers were dispatched to the area of the 3900 Block of Baltimore on a sound of gunshots call. The call was later updated to a shooting call behind the apartment building there. 

On arrival officers were led to the back parking lot of the apartment buildings where they located an adult male shooting victim unresponsive. EMS responded a short time later and declared the victim deceased. 

Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators are now at the scene canvassing for witnesses and processing the scene for evidence. 

Preliminary information indicates the shooting took place in the back parking lot of the apartments after the victim had an interaction with one or more suspects that led to gunfire. 

If anyone was in the area or in the apartment 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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