KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a deadly mass shooting in Kansas City have identified the man who died as 24-year-old Jahquan M. Robinson, according to KCPD Captain Jake Becchina.
Just before 1:30a.m. Sunday, police near the Westport Entertainment District responded to the sound of gun fire near the intersection of Westport and Broadway, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte'
First responders found multiple shooting victims. EMS responded and treated victims for non-life-threatening injuries. EMS and private vehicle transported six victims to area hospital where Robinson was pronounced deceased.
A preliminary investigation indicated the shooting was the result of a disturbance that escalated into gunfire, according to the KCPD.
The subject of interest that was detained early Sunday is now out of custody. They were released pending further investigation. The subject is an employee/security officer for Westport Public Safety Security who had responded to that area upon hearing the sound of shots. Detectives will continue to investigate and compile all of the investigative findings detailing all persons involvement and provide those findings to prosecutors for their review.
Police believe there are many witnesses since a large crowd near the scene of the shooting dispersed when shots were fired. Detectives and crime scene investigators have processed the scene for evidence and also want to speak with anyone who was in the area at the time of the shooting.
If anyone 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