KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City, Missouri, police are investigating a homicide near NE 78th Street and N. Prospect Avenue.
Officers were dispatched shortly after 7:30 a.m. Monday on a reported shooting call.
As officers arrived, they located an adult male lying in the street suffering from gunshot wounds.
Medical personnel began life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead on the scene.
The preliminary investigation revealed there was a dispute between two individuals who know each other. A fight ensued, which led to shots being fired and the victim being struck.
A person of interest was taken into custody by officers on the scene.
Detectives are canvassing the area for any witnesses, physical evidence and any possible surveillance footage.
Anyone with any information is encouraged to call KCPD homicide detectives at 816-234-5043.
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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.
