Homicide investigation launched after man found shot to death in Kansas City vehicle

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man who was found shot to death in his car in Kansas City following a call about a carjacking.

Kansas City, Missouri police say that on Friday, July 19, at approximately 4 p.m., emergency personnel were called to the area of ​​NE 34th and NE Chouteau Trafficway near the Buckeye Greenway for a report of a stolen vehicle.

When emergency responders arrived, they found 64-year-old Anthony R. Brown in a vehicle with an apparent gunshot wound. He was taken to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries.

On Saturday, July 20, KCPD announced that Brown had succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. Homicide detectives have now taken over the investigation.

Investigators said Sunday they are working to identify everyone involved as they determine what led up to the incident. Anyone with information about the shooting should report it to the Homicide Unit at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS.

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