Aug 19, 2025

Kan. deputies found man dead after called to park for welfare check

Posted Aug 19, 2025 9:00 AM
Northrup  Park -Google image
Northrup  Park -Google image

WYANDOTTE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating the death of a man who was found unresponsive at a park in Kansas City, Kansas.

Just before 6p.m. Sunday, sheriff's deputies were dispatched to conduct welfare check at Northrup Park in the 900 Block of Barnett Avenue, according to a media release from the Wyandotte County Sheriff's office.

First responder found an unresponsive Hispanic male, according to the sheriff's office. Life-saving measures were performed, but the man was pronounced deceased by EMS.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the TIPS hotline at 816-474-8477. All tips remain anonymous.