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UPDATE: MAY 6, 2024
In an update to a news story we brought you last week about a death investigation at 5721 St. John Avenue. The identity of the deceased party is sixty-four year old Joseph Cooper of Kansas City, Mo. According to Police sources, no foul play was cited in his death.
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Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) responded to St. John and Topping Ave. on a welfare check call April 22, 2024.
A neighbor notified police that the owner of the old shoe shop on the corner had not been seen in a while. Responding officers noted a strange smell and a swarm of flies.
After gaining entrance to the property, the body of an adult male was discovered. It is unknown at this time whether it is the owner.
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The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with any additional information is asked to call the TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS. (8477)