KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a deadly shooting and have identified the victim.
Just before 10 p.m. Wednesday, police were dispatched to 5522 St John Avenue in Kansas City on a reported sounds of gunshots. First respondes observed a man later identified as 27-year-old Nicolas Irachata lying on the sidewalk with apparent gunshot wounds.
EMS arrived on scene and subsequently pronounced him deceased.
The circumstances leading up to the homicide are unknown. There is no one in custody at this time and we have no reason to believe there is an immediate risk to the public.
Homicide detectives and Crime Scene Personnel responded to the scene to process and recover any evidence and speak 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.