KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department is investigating a homicide after a man was struck by gunfire overnight near Prospect Avenue.
Just after midnight on Sunday, KCPD was dispatched to a reported EMS call in the 6200 block of Prospect Avenue.
Upon arrival to the scene, KCPD located an unresponsive adult male lying in the parking lot of a nearby business.
Police initially believed the man was suffering from a medical emergency. After providing aid, responders discovered the victim had been shot.
The victim was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
Police later identified the victim as 46-year-old John Bartrom. KCPD confirmed Bartrom was affiliated with Jericho Home Improvements, where he's listed as the owner on the company website.
A person of interest is in custody for further questioning.
Investigation into the circumstances of the shooting is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact KCPD homicide detectives at 816-234-5043 or the anonymous TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS. A reward of up to $25,000 is available for information submitted through the TIPS hotline.
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If you have any information about a crime, you may contact your local police department directly. But if you want or need to remain anonymous, you should contact the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline by calling 816-474-TIPS (8477), submitting the tip online or through the free mobile app at P3Tips.com. Depending on your tip, Crime Stoppers could offer you a cash reward.
Annual homicide details and data for the Kansas City area are available through the KSHB 41 News Homicide Tracker, which was launched in 2015. Read the KSHB 41 News Mug Shot Policy.
