KANSAS CITY—Police are investigating a second homicide this week in Kansas City, Missouri.
Just after 7:30a.m. Monday, police were dispatched to a shooting in the 2500 block of NE 78th Street, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino.
As officers arrived they located a a man lying in the street, suffering from gunshot wounds. KCFD Medics responded simultaneously and began performing life saving measures. However, the victim was pronounced deceased on scene.
This is being investigated as a homicide. A subject of interest was taken into custody by patrol officers on scene. The preliminary investigation revealed there was a dispute between two individuals that were known to one another. A physical altercation ensued, which led to shots being fired and the victim being struck. Investigator canvassed the area for witnesses, physical evidence, and any possible surveillance footage.