KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department is investigating a homicide in the 3300 block of Bales.
Officers were called to the scene around 5:15 p.m. Sunday on reports of a shooting.
Police said a teen boy with gunshot wounds was located at a nearby residence. There was a gathering at the home when shots broke out.
By the time police arrived at the home on Bales Avenue, the majority of people who were at the gathering had dispersed.
Officers began performing life-saving measures on the teen and called for emergency medical services to respond.
He was then transported to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Police later identified the victim as 15-year-old Tacobe Kindred.
Investigation into the incident revealed an argument led to the shots being fired, police said.
This incident was the 140th homicide in Kansas City, Missouri, in 2024. A KCPD spokesperson said each death has taken a toll on the community.
"No matter the time of year these things happen," said Sgt. Phil DiMartino. "However, we're 10 days out from Christmas. That really has a deep effect on everyone involved in this."
No one is in custody at this time.
Police said headway has been made in identifying potential witnesses and a subject of interest.
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