KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department has identified the victim of a homicide in the 800 block of Benton Boulevard that occurred Friday afternoon.
Officers responded just after 4:30 p.m. on reports of a shooting in the area.
Upon arrival, officers found a man suffering from gunshot wounds.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel.
He was later identified as 48-year-old Robert Benedict.
A preliminary investigation indicates that an altercation between multiple people led to shots being fired and Benedict being killed.
One person is in custody, according to police.
It is unknown exactly how many more people were involved in the incident.
The investigation is ongoing.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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