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One person found dead in vehicle in Missouri, investigation underway

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MISSOURI — A man was found shot to death inside a vehicle early Sunday morning in Kansas City, according to the Kansas City Police Department.

Police said officers were dispatched just before 1:15 a.m. to the area of East 63rd Street and Manchester Avenue after reports of gunfire.

While en route, officers received additional information about a vehicle crash near East 63rd Street and Beacon Drive. When officers arrived, they located a vehicle off the roadway.

Inside the car, officers found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Members of the Kansas City Fire Department responded and attempted life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities said the case is being investigated as a homicide. No suspects have been taken into custody.

Detectives are working to determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting and are searching for witnesses, evidence and surveillance footage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact KCPD homicide detectives at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-8477.