Crime

Kansas City police investigate homicide in northeast neighborhood

Kansas City police investigated a homicide Friday night near Independence and Askew avenues.
Kansas City police investigated a homicide Friday night near Independence and Askew avenues. icummings@kcstar.com

Kansas City police investigated a homicide Friday night in a northeast neighborhood.

Police said the incident was reported shortly before 5 p.m. near Independence and Askew avenues.

One man was found dead on the sidewalk. The incident was initially reported as a shooting.

Police said the cause of death was not yet determined.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the TIPS hotline at 816-474-8477.

This story was originally published October 30, 2015 at 5:55 PM with the headline "Kansas City police investigate homicide in northeast neighborhood."

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