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The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened in the area of 59th Street and Kensington Avenue.
Officers were called around 1:15 a.m. Sunday morning about a reported shooting. When they got there, they found a large group of people screaming.
Officers found an unresponsive man lying in the street suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers performed lifesaving measures while EMS was en route.
The victim was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
KCPD says that preliminary information revealed an altercation happened outside between the victim and a subject of interest that led to gunfire.
Police located an adult male subject of interest and took him into custody for further questioning.
Homicide detectives and crime scene personnel have started collecting evidence and gathering witness statements.
The investigation is ongoing.
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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.
