Kansas City Records 110th Homicide of 2025 After Man Found Shot Inside Apartment

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that left a man dead inside a Kansas City apartment, marking the city’s 110th homicide of 2025.

The Discovery

Police said paramedics were already on scene when officers arrived after receiving a call Monday evening. Emergency responders advised officers that an unresponsive man was inside the apartment. Upon further investigation, authorities discovered the man had suffered gunshot trauma.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been released pending notification of family.

No Suspects in Custody

According to Capt. Jake Gonzalez of the Kansas City Police Department, no suspects have been identified, and investigators are still working to piece together the circumstances that led to the shooting.

“We’re asking anyone who may have seen or heard anything to come forward,” Gonzalez said. “The smallest piece of information can be critical in cases like this.”

At this time, police have not said whether the shooting appeared to be targeted or random.

Rising Violence in Kansas City

The killing marks the 110th homicide in Kansas City this year, slightly above the 109 homicides reported at the same point in 2024, according to data tracked by The Kansas City Star. Those figures include police-involved shootings.

The steady pace of violence continues to raise concerns among community leaders, who have long pushed for stronger efforts in curbing gun crime and addressing the root causes of violence in the city.

Call for Information

Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Kansas City Police Department’s homicide detectives at 816-234-5043, or call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.

All tips remain anonymous, and callers may be eligible for a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest.

A City Searching for Solutions

While detectives continue their investigation, community advocates say the city must continue working toward long-term solutions to stop the cycle of violence. The latest homicide, they warn, is yet another reminder of the lives lost and families forever changed.

“This isn’t just a number—it’s someone’s loved one,” a neighborhood activist said. “We have to keep pushing for change.”