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Police investigate deadly shooting at 39th Street and 71 Highway

One man dead after shooting at 39th, 71 Hwy
One man dead after shooting at 39th, 71 Hwy
One man dead after shooting at 39th, 71 Hwy
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Police are investigating after a deadly shooting in Kansas City, Missouri Tuesday night.

At 6:15 p.m., police were called to the area of 39th Street and 71 Highway for the sound of gunshots.

When officers arrived they found a male shooting victim in a pickup parked on the side of the road. He was later identified as Julius Harris, 36. 

Police believe a rolling gun battle took place. 

A portion of 71 Highway was closed for several hours for the investigation. It re-opened close to 10 p.m. Tuesday.

There is no suspect description at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.

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