KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One person died following a shooting in the 3300 block of Kensington Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri.
BREAKING: Homicide investigation is underway at 3000 block of Kensington Ave.
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The incident happened just after 4 p.m. on Sunday afternoon.
According the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department, there was an altercation between the victim, later identified as 51-year-old Leonard Ellis, and the suspect shortly before the shooting.
The suspect fled the scene after the incident.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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