Police Report: Kansas City Crowd Screams After Deadly Double Shooting

Last night KCPD were confronted with late night gunfire and a large crowd of onlookers at an crime scene near an East side park. 

Read this report police are sharing with local media carefully because it disputes a lot of online rumors and reveals police and first responders providing quick assistance and working diligently to calm the situation.

Here are the deets . . .  

Homicide 5900 block of Kensington

On 11/1/2026 around 1:15AM, officers were dispatched to 59th and Kensington on a reported shooting. Upon arrival officers observed a large number of people screaming. Officers observed an adult male victim lying in the street suffering from gunshot wounds and unresponsive. Officers performed lifesaving measures while EMS was en route. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. 

Preliminary information indicates an altercation occurred outside between the victim and a subject of interest that led to gunfire. An adult male subject of interest was located and taken into custody for further questioning. 

Homicide detectives and crime scene personnel have responded to the scene to begin collecting evidence and gathering witness statements. 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 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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