The Kansas City Police Department is investigating a homicide that claimed the life of an 83-year-old man.
James Townsend was found by officers outside of a home located in the 2800 block of Prospect with a gunshot wound around 11 a.m. on Saturday.
.@kcpolice investigating suspicious death at 29th and Prospect. pic.twitter.com/6qgbnX0lA1
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It is still unknown exactly where the shooting occurred, officer said.
Anyone with information regarding the homicide is urged to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.
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