Victim in deadly hit-and-run on The Paseo identified, KCPD continue search for suspect

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department has identified the victim killed in a deadly hit-and-run incident a week ago.

The incident was reported just after 1 p.m. in the area of E. 29th Street and The Paseo on Wednesday, July 17.

KCPD said an unknown suspect was attempting to steal the vehicle when the owner attempted to stop the suspect.

Police said the suspect stole the truck and drove away dragging the victim with the vehicle. The victim was then dislodged from the vehicle and thrown to the pavement. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

KCPD identified the victim on Wednesday as 59-year-old Phillip A. Cagle.

The vehicle, described as a white two-door 1999 Ford F350, that belonged to the victim, was later located in Kansas City.

KCPD said detectives are continuing to investigate the incident and run down all possible leads. A suspect has not yet been identified and no one is in custody at this time.

Anyone with information that can help detectives can call the TIPS Hotline at (816) 474-8477.

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