Gunfire Kills Kansas City Man Involved In South Side Dispute

This is the 6th deadly shooting to start World Cup week in Kansas City.

As we notice last night . . . 

The spike in Kansas City violence at the outset of Summer and the World Cup is obvious, we only question if local leaders will address the surge rather than describe it as a "regular law enforcement incident." 

 Accordingly . . .

Here's a recap of the deadly shooting and a report that police share with local media . . .  

Homicide 11500 block of Belmont

Tonight just before 1am officers were dispatched to the 11500 block of Belmont on a shooting call.

On arrival officers located an adult male shooting victim in front of a residence there, unresponsive, inside a car.

Officers rendered aid until EMS arrived and took over treatment. EMS transported the victim to the hospital for treatment of life threatening injuries. A short time later the victim was declared deceased at the hospital.

Officers detained one person at the scene for further investigation.

Homicide detectives have responded to the scene and are canvassing for witnesses and talking to people who were at the scene when officers arrived. Crime scene investigators are processing the scene for evidence.

Preliminary information indicates that the victim was at the location inside the residence when he had an interaction with one or more people inside the residence. That interaction continued as the victim exited the residence and entered a vehicle in front of the residence. That interaction ultimately led to gunfire that struck the victim.

Detectives are not searching for any additional subjects of interest at this time.

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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KCTV5: Man shot, killed after argument spills out of south Kansas City home

KSHB: Man shot, killed in car; suspect detained for investigation 

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