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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office investigating death near Truman, Stark

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is working a death investigation at Truman Road and Stark Avenue.

Sheriff Darryl Forte posted on social media that officers located a deceased man near a shoulder of the roadway.

A medical examiner is on the scene.

At this time, the cause of death is unknown.

This is a developing story and may be updated.

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