Victim of homicide in 7300 block of State identified

The victim of a homicide on Sunday in the 7300 block of State Avenue has been identified, according to a spokesman for the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

Marcus M. Johnson, 33, was a resident of Kansas City, Kansas, the spokesman stated.

Johnson was taken to a hospital on Sunday, where he died from his injuries, according to police.

The incident is under investigation by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department Major Case Unit.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Crime Stoppers TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS, the spokesman stated.

All tips will remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward, according to the spokesman.

Homicide victim on North 27th identified

The victim of a homicide on Sunday in the 200 block of North 27th has been identified, according to a spokesman for the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

The victim was identified as DeMonte Allen, 27, a resident of Kansas City, Kansas, the police spokesman stated.

The incident is under investigation by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department Major Case Unit.

Anyone with information on this case is urged to call the Crime Stoppers TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS, the spokesman stated.

All tips will remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward, according to the spokesman.