Victim Dies After Downtown Kansas City Stabbing

In what was the 31st homicide so far this year . . . Here's the police report from the latest tragic altercation inside the loop . . . 

Homicide 11th and Grand

This morning just after 9:00 AM, patrol officers responded to 11th and Grand on a reported cutting. 

Upon arrival officers located an adult male victim suffering from an apparent stab wound. Life saving measures were immediately performed and KCFD EMS responded to the scene. Medics transported the victim to the hospital with critical injuries. A short time later medical personnel pronounced the victim deceased. 

This is being investigated as a homicide. A subject of interest was taken into custody pending further investigation. Preliminary information revealed there was an altercation between two individuals that led to the victim being stabbed. Crime scene investigators and detectives canvassed the area for witnesses, physical evidence, and surveillance footage. 

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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Person stabbed to death in downtown Kansas City Sunday morning: KCPD

Detectives are on the scene of a stabbing in downtown Kansas City that left one person dead, Kansas City police dispatch confirmed with FOX4.