Kansas City 2024 Homicide #80: Gunfire Kills Victim On Prospect

Friday starts with deadly shooting as police continue to investigate that latest addition to the local homicide count.

Here's the first report . . .

Homicide 5400 blk of Prospect

This morning just before 4:30 AM officers were dispatched to the 5400 blk of Prospect on a reported sound of shots. While en route the call was upgraded to a shooting.

Upon arrival officers located an adult male victim suffering from apparent gun shot wounds. Officers began performing life saving measures and ordered EMS. Medical personnel pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.

This is being investigated as a homicide.  Responding patrol officers were able to locate several witnesses and detectives are interviewing them to determine what led up to the incident. Crime scene investigators and detectives will continue to gather physical evidence and canvass the area for any additional information that will lead to identifying anyone involved.

If anyone 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.

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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A Kansas City, Missouri, Police spokesperson said officers were requested just before 4:30 a.m. to the 5400 block of Prospect on a shooting call.

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