A homicide was reported about 9:21 p.m. Sunday, June 28, in the 4800 block of Wood Avenue, according to the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.
Police went to the location after receiving a call about a shooting. Officers found a man in his 40s with an apparent gunshot wound, a spokesman stated.
The victim was dead upon arrival, according to police.
No suspect was in custody as of Sunday night, according to police.
The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Bureau is investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS.
Positive cases increased by 98 on Sunday, according to the UG COVID-19 webpage. (From UG COVID-19 webpage)A seven-day rolling average of positive cases in Wyandotte County showed an increase in the past few weeks. (From UG COVID-19 website)
Positive COVID-19 cases in Wyandotte County increased by 98 on Sunday, according to the Unified Government’s COVID-19 webpage.
Total cumulative cases were 2,191 at 1 p.m. Sunday compared to 2,093 at 1 p.m. Saturday. Probable cases increased from 83 to 93, according to the website. There were no increases in deaths since Saturday. There were 616 cumulative total recoveries.
With cases increasing, Wyandotte County will make a transition to mandatory mask-wearing at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, according to a health order.
Cases in Zip Code areas
COVID-19 cases by Zip Codes in Wyandotte County showed the highest number in Zip Code 66102, which had 593 cases and 8 deaths. (From UG COVID-19 wbpage)
The UG COVID-19 website showed:
• Zip Code 66102 had 593 confirmed cases and 8 deaths; • 66104 had 348 confirmed cases and 13 deaths; • 66112 had 281 confirmed cases and 44 deaths; • 66109 had 236 cases and 7 deaths; • 66106 had 234 confirmed cases and 0 deaths (deaths are not recorded if 5 or under); • 66101 had 241 confirmed cases and 0 deaths (deaths are not recorded if 5 and under); • 66103 had 88 cases and 0 deaths (deaths are not recorded if 5 or under); • 66105 had 81 cases and 0 deaths (deaths are not recorded if 5 or under); • 66111 had 44 cases and 0 deaths (deaths are not recorded if 5 or under); and • 66012 had 48 cases and 0 deaths (deaths are not recorded if 5 or under).
Pop-up tests offered
Free COVID-19 pop-up tests are planned on Monday and Tuesday. (From UG COVID-19 webpage.)
Free pop-up COVID-19 tests will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, June 29, at Oak Ridge Baptist Church, 9301 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas. The pop-up tests are offered trough the Wyandotte County Health Equity Task Force, in conjunction with the Health Department.
Another pop-up test is planned from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1086 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kansas.
An appointment is not necessary. Those who have COVID-19 symptoms or people who may have been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 can be tested.
The UG Health Department also offers COVID-19 testing from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Health Department parking lot, 619 Ann Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The free tests are for people who live or work in Wyandotte County and have had symptoms in the past 48 hours.
All Wyandotte County WIC services will be offered by phone through at least July 31, according to an announcement by the Unified Government.
Normally some WIC services must be completed in person, but this requirement has been waived due to COVID-19, a spokesman stated.
A waiver was issued at the national level earlier this spring removing the physical presence requirement temporarily. The previous waiver was scheduled to end June 30, but the USDA approved an extension due to the continued threat of COVID-19.
“A parent shouldn’t have to choose between reducing COVID-19 risk and getting healthy food for their children,” said Ashley Lause, WIC coordinator with the Unified Government Health Department. “We are so happy to be able to offer resources by phone to help families stay healthy, while also keeping them as safe as possible from this virus.”
“We know that COVID-19 has put incredible strain on our community members. Many people have lost their job or are under other stressors to their finances and the wellbeing of their families. WIC is here to ensure that community members who are pregnant or have young children can put healthy food on their table,” Lause said.
WIC services available Health Department WIC staff are equipped to serve both existing and new clients by phone. Staff are equipped to offer the following services by phone: • Issue WIC benefits • Complete WIC certifications • Provide nutrition education • Provide guidance on getting WIC-approved products if there are grocery store shortages
Wyandotte County residents may be eligible for WIC services if they are pregnant or have children under the age of five. Residents can access WIC services by calling 913-573-6720 or emailing [email protected].
More COVID-19 information and resources can be found at wycokck.org/COVID-19 or by calling 3-1-1.
