Kansas City 2023 Homicide #149: Deadly Gunfire As Police Chase Suspect

Compared to only 141 last year at this date . . . The level of local killing continues to rise in this last part of the year.

Context . . . 

Record breaking homicide numbers in 2020 at this point on the calendar numbered 153 and we're still within striking distance of that .  . .  Check the police narrative and more local news reporting after that:

Homicide 44th & Montgall

On 10/17/2023 just after 3pm, officers were dispatched to 44th and Montgall on a reported shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located an adult male lying on the sidewalk, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.  Officers administered life saving measures until EMS arrived on scene. EMS transported the victim to an area hospital where he later died from his injuries.

The circumstances leading up to the homicide are unknown.  No one is in custody at this time. We have no reason to believe there is an immediate risk to the public.

Homicide detectives and Crime Scene Personnel have responded to the scene.  They will be processing the scene to recover any evidence and speaking to any potential witnesses.

Anyone with information is asked to call homicide detectives at 816-234-5043. Or if you wish to remain anonymous you can do so by calling the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.

There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information provided to TIPS which leads to an arrest in the case.

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.

We are working with Partners for Peace in all our homicide investigations to monitor risks for retaliation and provide social services to affected residents.
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UPDATE: KCPD reports there are two persons of interest in custody for this investigation.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

Police respond to deadly shooting Tuesday afternoon in east Kansas City

One person died Tuesday afternoon in a shooting in east Kansas City, Missouri. The killing happened just after 3 p.m. near East 44th Street and Montgall Avenue.

Suspect leads Kansas City police on chase following deadly shooting at 44th, Montgall

According to authorities, a man was shot and killed shortly after 3 p.m.

Suspect in custody after shooting; police pursuit ends on I-35

Police said they are investigating a homicide in the area of 44th and Montgall Avenue.

Developing . . .