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BREAKING- Just before 7:30 P.M., Oct.17, Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) patrol officers dispatched to the 3700 block of Independence Avenue on the report of a party armed.

Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim suffering from bodily trauma, according to a release from KCPD media unit. Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Detectives and investigators have identified the decedent as Johnathan Rodgers; He was 35 years old.

Simultaneously, officers were dispatched to the area of Sixth and Monroe on an ambulance en route call.  It was determined both of these calls were related. The original incident occurred at Sixth and Monroe, according to the release.

This is currently under homicide investigation. The preliminary investigation revealed the victim to have injuries consistent with blunt force trauma. Responding officers were able to locate several witnesses on-scene, according to the release. Detectives are interviewing witnesses to determine the events, which led up to the incident. Crime scene personnel are processing the scene for any physical evidence.

If anyone has any information, they are asked to contact Homicide detectives directly at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS.