UPDATE, Aug. 9 | The victim was identified as 25-year-old Sergio Esquievel.
A suspect has been identified and has been released pending investigation. The case will be submitted to the prosecutor's office to determine any charges.
ORIGINAL STORY, Aug. 7 | The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department is investigating a homicide in the 3100 block of Southwest Boulevard.
According to a KCPD spokesperson, officers were called to the area on reports of a shooting.
Officers located a man suffering from gunshot injuries in a Quiktrip parking lot. The victim died at the scene.
An initial investigation indicates the shooting happened following an argument.
One person of interest was taken into custody. The Quiktrip was closed off to customers for a few hours while the investigation continued.
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