KCPD identify 24-year-old homicide victim shot near E. 58th, Swope Pkwy
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department is investigating a shooting Friday night that has left one person dead.
Kansas City police officers responded just after 6 p.m. to the area of E. 58th Street and Swope Parkway on a disturbance call.
When officers arrived on scene they were led to the front of a convenience store where a man was found unresponsive outside and appeared to have been shot. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have identified the victim as 24-year-old Torrie’aunn Ruth.
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People who were at the scene when police arrived told officers there was an argument inside the business between Ruth and at least one other person. That argument escalated and shots were fired, and Ruth was struck, according to KCPD.
Detectives worked the scene looking for evidence and witnesses who were there.
No suspect is in custody, but police say “detectives are making some headway identifying” one.
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Anyone with information can call the TIPS Hotline at (816) 474-8477.
FOX4 has a crew at the scene and will continue to keep you updated as more information becomes available.
