Kansas City Police Investigate After Man Shot Dead In Car

The second third homicide in 48 hours and the 3rd 4th this week . . . And all of the recent violence serves as a counterpoint to continued arguments from politicos about the recent decline in deadly crime. 

Here is the report police share with local media . . .  

Homicide 7200 block of Longview

This afternoon around 3:15PM, officers were dispatched to the 7200 block of Longview Rd on a report of a dead body. 

Officers responded to the scene and located an adult male victim, lying in a parking lot suffering from apparent, gunshot trauma and unresponsive. EMS responded and declared the victim deceased on scene.

Currently, there is no preliminary information indicating what led up to the shooting occurring.

Homicide detectives and crime scene personnel have responded to the scene to begin collecting evidence and gathering any witness statements. They are also working on identifying a subject of interest. No one is currently in police custody.

This incident is being investigated as a homicide and is ongoing at this time.

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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