KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Olathe Police Department is investigating the death of a 72-year-old woman as a homicide due to information obtained in the case, the department shared in a news release Sunday.
Police said officers were called around 6 p.m. Saturday to the 1000 block of East Oakview Street to investigate a death.
Upon arrival, the 72-year-old woman was located unresponsive with “significant injuries.” She was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 40-year-old male relative was taken into custody and placed on a 48-hour hold concerning the investigation, per police.
Police said there is no threat to the public.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 913-971-6363. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 816-474-8477.
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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.
