Deadly Kansas City Gunfire Kills Victim During Fight At Town Topic

In the Crossroads betwixt Westside, Downtown and just a short walk away from the upcoming new Royals Stadium near Crown Center . . . A massive altercation ended in the tragic loss of life and added to the surging Kansas City homicide count. 

Moreover . . .

THE SPIKE IN HOMICIDE AMID NICER SPRINGTIME WEATHER OFFERS A HINT AT WORSENING KANSAS CITY VIOLENCE!!!

Despite claims of progress by Mayor Q, we notice the numbers steadily rising every weekend.  

Here is the report that police are sharing with local media . . . 

Homicide 2000 block of Broadway

This morning, just after 4:15 AM off-duty officers working at the Town Topic restaurant heard several sounds of gunshots coming from a parking lot directly south of the business. Officers quickly responded to the sound of gunfire and observed several groups of individuals involved in an interaction that escalated into shots fired.

Officers immediately relayed to dispatch a shooting had occurred and provided details on people and vehicles believed to be involved that were fleeing from the area. Additional officers were summoned to the scene and assisted with locating and detaining several individuals for further questioning. One off duty officer was able to detain an armed individua while the additional officer directed their focus to an adult male who had been struck by gunfire in the parking lot and began rendering medical aid. 

EMS responded and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment. Hospital staff notified officers the victim had succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Homicide detectives and crime scene personnel have responded to the scene to begin collecting evidence and gathering witness statements. This incident is being investigated as a homicide and is ongoing at this time.

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. 
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Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

Fox4: Several people arrested after deadly shooting in Crossroads parking lot

KCTV5: One dead after shooting near Town Topic in Kansas City; homicide investigation underway

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