Kansas City police arrest suspected shooter after man killed at 39th and Benton Ave.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Detectives arrested a man suspected of shooting and killing a person at a...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Detectives arrested a man suspected of shooting and killing a person at a house near E. 39th and Benton Ave on Sept. 18, 2023.(Jackson County Sheriff Darryl Forte')
Published: Sep. 18, 2023 at 11:13 AM CDT
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Police arrest one person suspected in a Monday morning homicide.

Officers responded to a shooting near 39th and South Benton Ave. around 9 a.m.

They found a man suffering from several gunshots inside the front entrance of the home. The victim died of his injuries before he could be rushed to a hospital.

Police questioned other people inside the house at the time of the shooting and took a man into custody. Detectives said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the homicide.

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Mothers in Charge and Partners for Peace are assisting the victim’s family members with resources that may be available to help them at this time.