Man killed Saturday after argument in ‘very quiet’ KC West Plaza neighborhood: Police
Update: Police identified the victim as 44-year-old Michael A. Cox.
Authorities were investigating a homicide Saturday in the West Plaza area, according to Kansas City police.
Just before noon, officers were called on reports of gunfire to East 47th Street and Liberty Avenue, said Officer Alayna Gonzalez, a spokeswoman for the department.
About two blocks away from Westwood Park, they discovered a man suffering from gunshot wounds inside a vehicle. His car had collided with a few other vehicles parked along the street, Gonzalez said.
He was declared dead after being transported to an area hospital.
Police believed the victim and suspect, who may have known each other beforehand, engaged in an argument while the victim was still inside his vehicle.
The suspect, who was outside the vehicle, then began to fire, Gonzalez said.
Officers located the suspect only a short distance up the road. He was brought into custody.
Investigators were canvassing the scenes for witnesses Saturday afternoon. They were not seeking any other suspects.
They said there was no “continued threat to the community and surrounding areas regarding this incident,” Gonzalez said.
The incident shocked neighbors, who told The Star it was usually a “very quiet” area.
Authorities said they were working with Partners for Peace to provide social services to all affected residents
The investigation is ongoing.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is made available.
This story was originally published August 12, 2023 at 3:40 PM.
