KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police detectives are investigating a deadly shooting Monday in Kansas City, Missouri.
According to KCPD spokesperson, officers were sent to the 8105 Bannister Road on a reported shooting at around 1 p.m.
The shooting took place in the Bannister Mart and Phillips 66 parking lot.
Upon arrival to the scene, officers were directed to a vehicle in the parking lot. Police found the shooting victim, Kirk M. Whittaker, 34, inside the vehicle and unresponsive.
The victim was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
KCPD says early investigation suggests the suspect shot the victim near the vehicle, before fleeing in an unknown direction.
Police say the suspect is not in custody at this time.
This shooting marks the 29th homicide of the year.
Police ask anyone with information on the shooting, or heard or saw anything in the area at the time, to contact the Homicide Unit directly at 816-234-5043. Information can also be submitted anonymously through the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.
Anyone with information leading to an arrest in the case could receive a reward of up to $25,000.
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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.
