Crime

Man shot, killed in Leavenworth

Leavenworth police are investigating a homicide after the victim was found about 6:30 a.m. Sunday at Sixth and Cherokee streets.

Police Chief Patrick Kitchens said 22-year-old Jonta J. Adams was found unresponsive in a parking lot and was pronounced dead at the scene of gunshot wounds.

Detectives are asking anyone with information to call police or the Clue line at 913-682-CLUE (2583).

Matt Campbell: 816-234-4902, @MattCampbellKC

This story was originally published May 29, 2016 at 10:08 AM with the headline "Man shot, killed in Leavenworth."

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