KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A man is dead following a shooting Saturday in Kansas City, Missouri.
Police responded around 5:45 p.m. to the 3500 block of Independence Avenue after receiving shots-fired calls and reports of a victim in front of an apartment.
Upon arrival, officers found the man on the front porch of an apartment and rendered aid, according to police.
EMS declared him dead at the scene.
He has been identified as 29-year-old Sylvester Simms.
There is no additional information at this time. However, anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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For jurisdictions that utilize the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline, anonymous tips can be made by calling 816-474-TIPS (8477), submitting the tip online or through the free mobile app at P3Tips.com.
Annual homicide details and data for the Kansas City area are available through the 41 Action News Homicide Tracker, which was launched in 2015.
