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BREAKING — Just after 5 a.m. this morning, July 5, Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) officers responded to the 100 block of N. Bellaire Ave., within the Indian Mound neighborhood on a reported shooting call.

Once on the scene, officers located an adult male suffering multiple gunshot wounds at the back side of a nearby residence. Officers ordered Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to the scene and began performing life saving measures, according to a release from KCPD Media Unit, Saturday. EMS pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.

A preliminary investigation revealed that this incident occurred from an escalated argument, which resulted in gunfire, Saturday morning.

Homicide detectives and investigators are currently gathering evidence from the scene and collecting statements from witnesses. KCPD does not have a suspect in custody at this time. However, KCPD Media Unit shared that they are making headway in identifying a person of interest.

This incident is currently being investigated as a homicide and it remains ongoing.

Anyone who was in or around the area during the time of the incident and saw or heard anything are asked to contact Homicide detectives directly at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS. There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information submitted anonymously to the TIPS hotline.

The Northeast News will provide more information once it becomes available.