Kansas City, MO Police officers are at St. John and Topping on a check the welfare call.

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.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with any additional information is asked to call the TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS. (8477)