Crime

Man found dead of gunshot wounds in Independence, police investigate as homicide

Independence police are investigating an early Monday morning homicide, where officers found an adult male lying outside dead of apparent gunshot wounds.

Officers responded to East 5th Street North and North Spring Lake Drive at 3:30 a.m. Monday. Police received the report after three or four gunshots were heard, a statement said.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Tips Hotline at (816) 474-TIPS, IPD tips at (816) 325-7777 or email leads@indepmo.org

This story was originally published September 2, 2019 at 10:07 AM.

Laura Bauer
The Kansas City Star
Laura Bauer, who came to The Kansas City Star in 2005, focuses on investigative and watchdog journalism. In her 30-year career, Laura has won numerous national awards for coverage of human trafficking, child welfare, crime and government secrecy.
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