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Homicide reported near 9th and Central

A homicide has been reported near 9th and Central in Kansas City, Kan., according to police.

A spokesman for the Kansas City, Kan., Police Department said officers responded to a shooting at 5:40 p.m. Nov. 4 at 28 N. 9th St.

Officers found a man in his late 30s outside and suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the face, police said.

The victim was taken to a hospital where he later died from his injuries, the spokesman said.

The identity of the victim is being withheld until there is positive identification and family notification.

The incident is under investigation by the Kansas City, Kan., Police Department’s Major Case Unit, which is encouraging anyone with information to call the TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS.

Police hold meet-and-greet event with public

The Kansas City, Kan., Police Department recently held a meet-and-greet session with the public at Trinity Community Church hall, 5010 Parallel Parkway. (Photo by William Crum)

by William Crum

Recently, the Kansas City, Kan., Police Department held a meet-and-greet session at the Trinity Community Church, 5010 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan.

This event was designed for the public to meet local police officers.

By having these meet-and-greet sessions, this allows the public to interact with the Police Department.

The hoped-for result is that the public will feel more comfortable with the Police Department, and that the Police Department may have extra eyes in the community, leading to a crime reduction.

Kansas City, Kan., Interim Police Chief Ellen Hanson recently met with the public at a meet-and-greet event held at the Trinity Community Church hall, 5010 Parallel Parkway. (Photo by William Crum)