Dec 28, 2025

KCPD: Man found with gunshot wound died at the hospital

Posted Dec 28, 2025 11:00 PM
Photo Sheriff Daryl Forte'
Photo Sheriff Daryl Forte'

KANSAS CITY —Police in Kansas City are investigating another homicide.

Just before 2a.m Saturday, officers were dispatched to a shooting in the 3900 block of St. John Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino.

As officers arrived they located a man on the sidewalk, suffering from a gunshot wound. Offiers began performing life saving measures as KCFD EMS arrived on scene. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital with life threatening injuries. 

Just before 3a.m., the victim was pronounced deceased at the hospital. This is being investigated as a homicide. The preliminary investigation revealed there was an interaction between several individuals just prior to the shots being fired and the victim being struck.  Police have not released any suspect details or released the name of the victim.