Kansas City 2022 Homicide #17: Deadly Shooting On Willow Ave.

Tonight another local homicide keeps the KCMO murder count ahead of last year's record breaking pace and, sadly, closer to the tragic 2020 all-time high . . .

Again, unofficially, this is the 17th homicide so far this year compared to 14 at this time last year.

Here's the first report . . .

Homicide 4000 block of Willow

Tonight at 9:15pm, Officers were called to the Willow Wind Apartments in the 4000 block of Willow Avenue on a reported disturbance with a weapon. Upon their arrival, officers located the victim, an adult male, inside an apartment building in the foyer suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. EMS responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.

Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene personnel have responded to the scene. They will be processing the scene for evidence and canvassing for any witnesses.  There is no suspect information at this time.

Detectives are asking if you have any information to call them at 816-234-5043. Or you can remain anonymous by calling the Tips Hotline at 816-474-TIPS. There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case.

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1 dead in Thursday night shooting in Kansas City, Missouri

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - One person died in a Thursday night shooting in Kansas City, Missouri. Police were sent at 9:15 p.m. to a disturbance with a weapon call at the Willow Wind Apartments in the 4000 block of Willow Avenue. The complex is on the eastern edge of Kansas City, Missouri.

KCPD investigating homicide in 4000 block of Willow Ave.

KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -- The Kansas City Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened on Thursday night. The fatal shooting happened in the 4000 block of Willow Ave. No further details are available at this time. Stay with kctv5.com for updates and tune in to the morning newscasts on KCTV5 for the latest.

Kansas City police investigate homicide near 40th, Willow

Police vehicle, lights (file photo) SOURCE: KMBC Kansas City police said they are investigating a homicide Thursday night near 40th Street and Willow Avenue.No other details have been released.Refresh this page for updates. Kansas City police said they are investigating a homicide Thursday night near 40th Street and Willow Avenue.

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