KCPD: Two dead in Kansas City shooting near 87th and Blue Ridge
Jan 02, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City police detectives are investigating after two people were found dead following a shooting Thursday night.
KCPD said the incident happened near E. 87th Street and Blue Ridge Boulevard just after 7:30 p.m.
According to police, officers were called to the area on reports of a shooting. When those officers arrived, they found two men with gunshot wounds. EMS was called, and both men were pronounced dead at the scene.
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KCPD claims this incident is being investigated as a homicide. They believe that the shooting occurred after an interaction in a parking lot.
Detectives and investigators are now canvassing the scene for any evidence, witnesses or surveillance footage.
If anyone has any information they are asked to contact Homicide detectives directly at (816) 234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline anonymously at (816) 474-TIPS.