Northeast News
July 19, 2012

UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 56-year-old Patricia L. James.

What began as an assault call turned into a homicide investigation July 19.

Kansas City police officers responded to an assault call at approximately 7:40 a.m. in the 6600 block of East 13th Street on July 19.

Upon arrival, officers discovered a deceased female inside the residence. Cause of death has not been determined, but the case is being investigated as a homicide. Officers described the victim as a white female in her 60s.

Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477 or the Homicide Unit at 816-234-5043.