KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A man died in a fatal shooting Friday night near Linwood Boulevard and Cleveland Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri.
Shortly after 11 p.m., officers were en route to the scene of a reported injury accident. While on the way, the call was upgraded to a shooting.
KCMO police found an adult male on the scene lying next to a vehicle that had crashed into a building.
The victim, later identified as 47-year-old Dwight A. Thomas, died on the scene.
No suspect is in custody at this time.
KCPD is investigating the homicide, and investigators are processing the scene for evidence.
Anyone with information is asked to call KCPD homicide detectives at 816-234-5043 or the anonymous TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.
Information leading to an arrest in this case is eligible for an award of up to $25,000.
KCPD is working with Partners for Peace in its homicide investigations to monitor risks of retaliation and provide social services for those impacted by the violence.
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For jurisdictions that utilize the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline, anonymous tips can be made by calling 816-474-TIPS (8477), submitting the tip online or through the free mobile app at P3Tips.com.
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.
