Police investigate two homicide deaths near 15th and Haskell

A double homicide in the 1500 block of Haskell Avenue on Wednesday is under investigation by detectives, according to a spokesman for the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

Officers were dispatched to the location at 5:03 p.m. Wednesday on reports of a shooting, according to the spokesman.

When they arrived, officers discovered two adult males, deceased from apparent gunshots, outside a residence, the spokesman stated.

This incident is 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 Crime Stoppers TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477), according to police. All tips remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.