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Man found dead Wednesday night in KCMO

Police unsure how he died
Posted at 11:35 PM, Mar 09, 2022
and last updated 2022-03-14 10:19:56-04

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police found a man dead Wednesday night inside an east Kansas City residence, but aren't sure how he died.

Officers were sent to a residence about 9:30 p.m. in the 4100 block of Pittman Road to check on an injured person, identified as John M. Sola, 45, not breathing, police said.

No word on what caused the victim's injuries, according to a police spokesperson.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Homicide detectives and crime scene detectives were on the scene late Wednesday looking for any evidence that would lead an arrest.

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