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Blue Springs police investigate death at QuikTrip location Saturday

The Blue Springs Police Department is investigating a death at a QuikTrip location Saturday morning, the department said on social media.

In a social media post, the department said the investigation is taking place at 1201 NW 7 Highway.

The area has been temporarily closed while the investigation is underway.

According to the social media post, preliminary information led officers to believe there was no crime committed in connection with the death.

The Star has reached out to the department for more information and has not yet heard back.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call the Blue Springs Police Department at 816-228-0151.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

This story was originally published February 7, 2026 at 12:16 PM.

Kendrick Calfee
The Kansas City Star
Kendrick Calfee covers breaking news for The Kansas City Star. He studied journalism and broadcasting at Northwest Missouri State University. Before joining The Star, he covered education, local government and sports at the Salina Journal.
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