Jul 05, 2021

KC Police investigate the 77th homicide of 2021

Posted Jul 05, 2021 7:06 PM

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Police in Kansas City were investigating an early Monday shooting death that happened near police headquarters.

The shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. Monday at 12th and Locust streets, and arriving officers found a man at the scene with gunshot wounds, officials said. Medics who also responded to the scene declared the man dead. Police believe the man was shot during an argument with another person.

Police have not released the name of victim and say they have no information on who the shooter may be.

The death marked the city’s 77th homicide this year, according to officials.