A man in his 50's was found dead in his car in his driveway at 74th & Flora in KCMO Saturday morning.
KCPD on the scene of an overnight shooting. Man found dead this morning in his car that was parked in his driveway pic.twitter.com/A3TYT2iBoi
— Richard Sharp (@RichardKSHB) February 6, 2016
A police officer in the area reportedly heard shots about 1:00 a.m., but nothing was found.
The man's body was discovered just before 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning.
Police say shots were fired around 1 AM, but no one reported it. Body found in the car this morning. pic.twitter.com/Xwn9eHx5F7
— Richard Sharp (@RichardKSHB) February 6, 2016
Officers say a man in his 50's was found dead in his car, which had been shot multiple times. An investigation is underway.
Neighbors say it’s not uncommon to hear gun shots ring out.
"When you hear shots all you can do is hope and pray it doesn't come your way," said a neighbor.
Vic of Flora & E 74th street homicide was in his 50's.
Police say he was in his car, door still locked, when shot pic.twitter.com/ZNO1360oY5— Richard Sharp (@RichardKSHB) February 6, 2016
Hours after police were called to Kansas City’s 14th homicide, the cities Violence Task Force heard from frustrated community members.
Violence Task Force meeting, KCMO citizens speaking their minds @41ActionNews pic.twitter.com/k8spipBxXi
— Ali Hoxie (@ali_hoxie) February 6, 2016
"The murdering is just over taken our city," said Fannie Hill, a community member attending the meeting.
"This is an urgency that effects all of us and this community dialog I think will result in more people becoming engaged and involved in wanting to get something done," said councilwoman Jolie Justus.
The victim has not been identified. There are no suspects yet in the investigation. Anyone with any information is encouraged to call police, or KC Crime Stoppers at 816-474-TIPS.
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