Jan 02, 2025

Police: 1 dead, 1 injured in first Kansas City homicide of 2025

Posted Jan 02, 2025 12:00 PM
Photo Sheriff Daryl Forte
Photo Sheriff Daryl Forte

KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement are investigating the first homicide of 2025 in Kansas City.

Just before 3a.m. patrol officers were dispatched to the 3100 block of Elmwood in Kansas City on a reported shooting, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino.

When they arrived to the area they were directed to a residence on Elmwood. Officers located a man later identified as 41-year-old Calvin L. Bushnell suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency medical personnel responded and pronounced the him deceased.

An additional adult male shooting victim was also located. He was transported to a local hospital with non life threatening injuries.This is being investigated as a homicide.

The preliminary investigation revealed there were several people gathered at a residence prior to shots being fired. Investigators are trying to determine what led up to the victims being struck.