Jul 19, 2024

Homicide: KCPD IDs victim found in grassy area

Posted Jul 19, 2024 4:45 PM
Photo courtesy KCTV
Photo courtesy KCTV

 KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement are investigating another homicide in Kansas City.

Just after 4:30a.m. police responded on a shots fired call at 54th and Prospect, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte'.

First responders located a man identified as 45-year-old Ernest J. Scott suffering from gunshot wounds in a grassy area. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say they are interviewing witnesses and checking for surveillance video in an effort to identify the suspect.

This is 80th homicide of 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri, according to KCPD.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS. There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information submitted anonymously that leads to an arrest in the case.