Homicide reported Friday near 72nd and Splitlog Circle

Detectives with the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department are currently investigating a homicide that took place late Friday evening.

Shortly after 11 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of North 72nd and Splitlog Circle, a police spokesman stated.

Upon arrival, they discovered a deceased male in his mid to late 30s with apparent gunshot wounds lying in the backyard of a home, according to the spokesman. There is currently no suspect in custody.

This incident is currently under investigation by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department’s Major Case Unit, the spokesman stated. Anyone with information on this case is urged to call the TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477), police said.