One person is dead following an early morning shooting near Truman Road and Brooklyn Avenue.
This morning just before 2:30 a.m., officers were called to Truman and Brooklyn on a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers began an area canvass where they located a vehicle at E 13th Street and The Paseo.
Officers located a victim inside the vehicle suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. EMS responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.
Detectives and Crime Scene Personnel have responded to the scene. They processed the scene for any evidence and canvassed for witnesses. Southbound Paseo was closed during the initial investigation, but reopened around 6 a.m.
Detectives are asking anyone with information to call the Homicide Unit at 816-234-5043. If you would like to remain anonymous, call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS. There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case.