Crime

Kansas City, Kansas, police investigating Christmas morning homicide

Police in Kansas City, Kansas, were investigating a homicide in the 1100 block of Hilltop Road early Christmas morning.

Police responded to a report of a shooting in the area of the Fairfax Bluffs Apartments around 6:23 a.m. Friday. They found a Hispanic male in his 30s with apparent gunshot wounds.

He was taken to an area hospital, where he later died. Police released no further details and continue the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).

This story was originally published December 25, 2020 at 9:52 AM.

Lisa Gutierrez
The Kansas City Star
Lisa Gutierrez has been a reporter for The Kansas City Star since 2000. She learned journalism at the University of Kansas, her alma mater. She writes about pop culture, local celebrities, trends and life in the metro through its people. Oh, and dogs. You can reach her at lgutierrez@kcstar.com or follow her on Twitter - @LisaGinKC.
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