Police investigating death on Minnesota Avenue

Kansas City, Kansas, police are investigating a shooting during a burglary in the 1900 block of Minnesota Avenue, according to a spokesman.

A preliminary investigation indicated that during the aggravated burglary of a residence, an occupant of the home confronted and shot the suspect, the police spokesman stated.

At about 1:05 a.m. Feb. 1, officers responded and found a male who had been shot, the spokesman stated.

Also responding to the scene were Kansas City, Kansas, Fire Department personnel, who confirmed the victim was deceased.

The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is invstigating. Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS.