Mar 17, 2026

Police ID couple found dead in Kansas City apartment

Posted Mar 17, 2026 3:30 PM

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement investigating the death of a couple found dead in a Kansas City apartment have identified the victims as 

22-year-old Yasmene Herrera and 21-year-old Victor Campos, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino.

Just before 4:30a.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to a shoosting in the 2600 block of NE. 42nd Street in Kansas City, Missouri, according to KCPD Officer Alayna Gonzalez.

At the scene, officers heard the sound of a gunshot coming from inside an upstairs apartment. Officers made entry inside of the residence to search for any victims and render any necessary medical aid. An adult male was located suffering from gunshot trauma. He was unresponsive. An additional adult female was located. She unresponsive and suffering from apparent gunshot trauma. EMS responded to the scene and declared both individuals deceased. The case is now being investigated as an apparent murder-suicide.