KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating the latest homicide in Kansas City.
Just before 6:30pm Friday, police officers were on patrol in the area of 31st and Van Brunt when they heard the sound of gunshots, according to KCPD Captain Jake Becchins.
They immediately moved into the area to investigate further and were directed to the car wash just south of Interstate 70 on Van Brunt. Police located a vehicle with an adult male shooting victim inside unresponsive.
Officers rendered aid and called EMS to the scene. EMS took over treatment and declared the victim deceased at the scene. Detectives and Crime Scene investigators canvassed for witnesses and processed for evidence to hopefully get a better idea of what led up to the shooting and any leads on the identification of suspect(s).
Preliminary investigation indicates the shooting occurred in the area of the exit ramp from eastbound Interstate 70 down onto Van Brunt Boulevard.
If anyone heard or saw anything in this area 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.