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KCPD investigating shooting that left one man dead in Kansas City

By Olivia Johnson,

7 hours ago

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Police Department is investigating a homicide after a man was shot and killed in Kansas City, Mo. Saturday night.

According to KCPD, officers were dispatched on reports of a shooting near 9th Street and Prospect Avenue at about 7:30 p.m. Saturday. However, KCPD officers found a crime scene one block east of the original reports, at 9th Street and Chestnut Avenue.

After officers arrived, KCPD reported a man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds and began performing life-saving measures before EMS arrived.

The man was then taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead, KCPD said.

According to police, the shooting is being investigated as a homicide, and patrol officers were able to find several witnesses.

Crime scene investigators will continue to canvass the area for evidence.

KCPD asks anyone with information to contact homicide detectives directly at (816) 234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline at (816) 474-8477.

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