Crime

Two men found stabbed to death in northeastern Kansas City

Two men were found apparently stabbed to death Tuesday morning in northeastern Kansas City, according to police.

Officers were called about 6 a.m. to parking lot behind the Sheffield Life Center at Ninth Street and Winner Road on a medical call, police said..

The officers found two men dead, apparently from stab wounds, according to the Kansas City Police Department. Police described the scene as a double homicide.

Police had no description of a suspect.

Anyone with information was asked to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.

The two deaths Tuesday morning would mark the 87th and 88th homicides of the year in Kansas City, according to data kept by The Star that includes fatal police shootings. Last year, the city recorded 143 homicides.

This story was originally published August 6, 2019 at 8:07 AM.

Robert A. Cronkleton
The Kansas City Star
Robert A. Cronkleton is a breaking news reporter for The Kansas City Star, covering crime, courts, transportation, weather and climate. He’s been at The Star for 36 years. His skills include multimedia and data reporting and video and audio editing. Support my work with a digital subscription
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