Kansas City Police Capture Suspect After Deadly Shooting On Truman Rd.

Late summer gunfire persists as the KCMO homicide count slowly continues to climb upward as we slouch toward the holiday season. 

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

Homicide 3600 block of Truman

On 09/16/2026, just before 8:30 pm officers were dispatched to the 3600 block of e Truman rd. Officers canvassed the area for a victim and located an unresponsive adult male suffering from apparent gunshot wounds in the 1400 block of askew. He was located in a fenced in grassy area where EMS responded and declared him deceased. 

Responding Officers relayed a possible suspect description over the radio. Officers in the Rapid Deployment squad responded and immediately began canvassing the area.  They were able to locate an individual matching the suspects description and took him into custody for farther questioning. 

Preliminary investigation revealed that a group of individuals believed to be known to each other were involved in an argument that escalated to gunfire. 

Homicide detectives and crime scene personnel responded to the scene to begin collecting evidence and gathering witness statements to include the involvement of any additional subjects. 

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 the 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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