Kansas City 2024 Homicide #125: Police Investigate After Dead Body On Sidewalk

The latest local killing was documented earlier today as authorities hope community & neighbors will come forward with info that could help the ongoing investigation.

Here's what we know right now . . .

Homicide 17th and Cambridge

This morning around 5:30AM, officers were dispatched to the intersection of E 17th and Cambridge on a reported EMS call.

Officers arrived on scene prior to EMS and located an apparent adult male lying on the sidewalk. He was unresponsive and suffering from unknown bodily trauma. EMS responded shortly after and pronounced the victim deceased. Officers on scene asked for assistance from homicide detectives due to the death appearing suspicious in nature. Detectives were sent to the scene to investigate further and it was determined this incident would be investigated as a homicide.

At this time, we do not have any preliminary information leading up to what happened this morning. There has not been a person of interest identified and no one is in custody.

Homicide detectives are working quickly and efficiently to speak with witnesses and canvass the area for any evidence that could assist with determining what happened and who may be responsible. Crime scene personnel have also responded to process the scene and gather any evidence to assist with the investigation.

This investigation is ongoing at this time.

If anyone was in or around the area at this time and saw or heard anything 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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Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

https://www.kmbc.com/article/kansas-city-missouri-homicide-bodily-trauma-17th-cambridge/62705337

KCPD investigating homicide after man found with "bodily trauma" Thursday morning

The victim was pronounced dead on the scene

Body found on sidewalk in Kansas City; Police investigating

KCPD said around 5:30 a.m. they were sent to a medical call at 17th and Cambridge for a man found on a sidewalk with "bodily trauma."

Developing . . .