Crime

Man dies after shooting in Kansas City home, police believe it was spurred by argument

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Update: the man who was fatally shot has been identified as Da’Shawn Bell, 27.

A man died after a shooting Sunday morning in Kansas City that police believe was spurred by an argument.

Officers responded to a shooting just after 9 a.m. in the 1300 block of East 89th Street, according to Officer Alayna Gonzalez, a spokeswoman for the Kansas City Police Department.

The caller told police a man was shot and unresponsive. Police found the man inside a nearby home with apparent gunshot wounds. Emergency medical crews responded and declared him dead at the scene.

Police believe an argument broke out between the victim and a woman, when shots were fired. The woman was taken into custody for further investigation.

Detectives and crime scene personnel responded to gather evidence and talk to witnesses.

The killing was the 32nd homicide in Kansas City this year, according to data tracked by The Star, which includes fatal police shootings. There had been 40 homicides at this time last year.

This story was originally published March 31, 2024 at 12:37 PM.

Andrea Klick
The Kansas City Star
Andrea Klick was a breaking news reporter for The Kansas City Star. She studied journalism and political science at the University of Southern California and grew up near Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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