Weekend shooting leaves one man dead as KC Police search for his killer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A weekend shooting near Kansas City’s Foxtown East neighborhood has left one man dead while police search for his killer.

The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department says that around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, emergency crews were called to the area of Kensington Ave. and E. 69th St., near the Kansas City Community Gardens, with reports of a shooting.

When first responders arrived, they said they found one man, later identified as Johnnie J. Sharp, who just celebrated his 39th birthday on Thursday, Nov. 7, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries, however, he was pronounced deceased by medical staff several hours later.

Investigators said homicide detectives have taken over the case. A preliminary investigation has revealed that there was an argument between Sharp and his shooter, who were known to each other, which led to the shooting.

As of 4 p.m. on Sunday, KCPD said no one has been taken into custody in connection to the incident. Anyone with information about the crime should report it to the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS. A $25,000 reward is available for information that leads to the arrest and prosecution of the responsible party.

No further information has been released.