KC police investigating homicide after body found in vehicle in Blue Valley Park
Update: Kansas City police investigated a homicide after the body of a female was discovered in a car in Blue Valley Park. The victim has been identified as Kaaya Wright, 40.
A witness said he was driving through the park when he saw the body and notified police.
Officers responded shortly before 6:30 a.m. Friday to the park at 2301 Topping.
The cause of death is still under investigation but police are investigating the incident as a homicide, said Capt. Tim Hernandez, a spokesman for the Kansas City Police Department.
Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.
This story was originally published July 19, 2019 at 11:05 AM.
Katie Moore
The Kansas City Star