Kansas City police identifies 21-year-old man found dead in car

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in a car early Sunday morning in Kansas City, Missouri.

According to KCPD, just before 1:50 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of East 82nd Street and Kenwood Avenue on reports of a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers began searching for possible victims or a crime scene. While canvassing the area of East 82nd Street and Holmes Road, KCPD found a man, 21-year-old Treshaun Wright, inside a vehicle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was later pronounced dead at the scene.

This case is being investigated as a homicide, KCPD said, and detectives are searching the area for potential witnesses or additional leads related to the shooting.

If you or anyone you know has information regarding the homicide, police ask that you call detectives directly at (816) 234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline at (826) 474-8477.

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