Investigators believe man found dead in car was shot by suspect in passing vehicle

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Update: The victim has been identified as 22-year-old Derrick Elder.

The Kansas City Police Department is looking for the suspect who shot and killed a man in his car Saturday night.

The shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. on June 21.

Officers were first dispatched to the area of E Gregory Boulevard and Walnut Street after callers reported hearing shots, but the incident was soon upgraded to a confirmed shooting.

When the officers arrived, they found a disabled car in a nearby intersection. The man inside was unresponsive and had several gunshot wounds. Paramedics declared him dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been released.

Investigators believe the victim was shot by a suspect in another moving vehicle. They do not have anyone in custody and are working to identify a person of interest.

Anyone with information is asked to contact homicide detectives directly at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS. There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information submitted anonymously to the TIPS hotline.

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