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Man dies from injuries in March 17 shooting in Kansas City, Missouri

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Posted at 12:13 PM, Mar 27, 2023
and last updated 2023-03-27 13:13:01-04

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A man died from injuries Sunday after he was struck by gunfire in a shooting on March 17 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department Metro Patrol Division officers responded to a reported shooting shortly after 4 p.m. on March 17 in the 5400 block of Paseo.

Police say there was an argument at a home that led to the shooting.

Upon arrival to the scene, police located the shooting victim, who was taken to an area hospital.

The victim, identified by KCPD as Sylvester Roberts, 28, died on Sunday, March 26.

A suspect was taken into custody in the shooting.

The KCPD homicide unit is now investigating the case.

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