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3 men dead in potentially related overnight shootings in Kansas City, Missouri

72nd Street, Wabash Avenue
Posted at 9:02 AM, Apr 29, 2023
and last updated 2023-05-01 15:43:38-04

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Three men were fatally shot overnight near 72nd and Wabash Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri.

Police responded to a shooting near 72nd and Wabash around 12:48 a.m. and located a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds, according to Jackson County Sheriff Darryl Forte. The man was transported to an area hospital and was pronounced deceased.

Just over 10 minutes later, police received reports of another shooting at Gregory and Paseo, around 0.4 miles away from the first scene. Two adult men died on the scene who had been struck by apparent gunfire.

KCPD investigators believe the two scenes are related.

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker spoke out following the violence.

"Violence is not inevitable," she said. "While we cannot prevent all violence from occurring, there are established practices with academic support to curb violence in our communities."

On Monday, KCPD identified the victims as 28-year-old Deontrey Jones, 40-year-old Terry Lovingood and 29-year-old Joshua Ellison.

For jurisdictions that utilize the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline, anonymous tips can be made by calling 816-474-TIPS (8477), submitting the tip online or through the free mobile app at P3Tips.com.

Annual homicide details and data for the Kansas City area are available through the KSHB 41 News Homicide Tracker, which was launched in 2015. Read the KSHB 41 News Mug Shot Policy.