Officers responded to the area on reports of a shooting at around 4:30 a.m. When arriving on the scene, they discovered a white male in his 20's had been shot.
He later died at the scene. According to the KCK Police Department, alcohol may have played a role in the shooting.
News release:
On 03/07/2013 at approximately 0030 hours, the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department responded to the 3100 block of South 63rd St. on reports of a shooting. Upon arrival officers located a white male, in his 20’s, suffering from a gunshot wound, inside the residence. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene.
The initial investigation indicates that during a small gathering at the residence a disturbance occurred and escalated into gunfire. Alcohol is believed to have played a role in the incident. A white male is being interviewed as a person of interest.
The identity of the victim will not be released pending positive identification and family notification.
The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department’s Major Case Unit is encouraging anyone with information regarding the incident to please call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).
