Victims of double homicide identified

Two homicide victims Wednesday in the 1500 block of Haskell Avenue have been identified, according to a spokesman for the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

The victims were identified as Carlos J. Chavira, 30, and Oswaldo Saucedo Chavira, 25, residents of Kansas City, Kansas, the spokesman stated.

Officers were sent to the location about 5:03 p.m. Wednesday and found two adult males deceased from apparent gunshots, outside a residence, according to the spokesman.

The incident is under investigation by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department’s Major Case Unit, according to the spokesman.

Anyone with information on this case is urged to call the Crime Stoppers TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS, police said. All tips remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.