Kansas City, Missouri, police have identified the victim of a Saturday evening shooting as Jessie Ross, 37.
Officers responded just after 5:30 p.m. to the 8200 block of Troost following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they were directed to a nearby convenience store, where they found Ross suffering from trauma to his head. Officers performed life-saving measures until EMS personnel transported him to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Initially classified as a death investigation, the case was later upgraded to a homicide after hospital officials informed detectives that the victim had suffered a gunshot wound.
Police have identified a subject of interest and are working with prosecutors to determine applicable charges, according to a KCPD spokesperson.
Detectives are asking anyone with information to call 816-234-5043. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 816-474-TIPS (8477), submitting a tip online, or using the free mobile app at P3Tips.com. Some tips may be eligible for a cash reward.
