KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Independence police are investigating a Wednesday morning homicide, and the scene was still active as of 5:30 a.m.
Officers were called to the 500 block of South Crescent Avenue for a sound of shots fired just before 2 a.m.
IPD said officers located a deceased person outside of a home there.
Officers were still working to clear the house, so a standoff was called.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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