Overnight: Kansas City Gunfire Kills Victim In Street

Tragic circumstances unfold in the demise of yet another local victim of deadly gun violence.

Here's the aftermath report that police share with local media . . .

Homicide 2300 block of E 28th St.

Right at 8:30pm officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of E 28th st. on a shooting call.

On arrival officers located an adult male shooting victim unresponsive in the street.

Officers called for EMS who declared the victim deceased at the scene.

Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators are at the scene now canvassing for witnesses and processing all available evidence. 

Preliminary information indicates that the victim was outside at the location at the time multiple shots were fired by one or more suspects. The victim was struck by the gunfire at that time.

If anyone was in this area and heard or saw anything or has any information, and has not yet talked to police, 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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