KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City police have identified the man fatally shot in east Kansas City last week. Officers responded around 7:40 a.m. on August 27 to reports of a shooting near E. 23rd Street and Topping Avenue.
At Blue Valley Park, officers found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition, but tragically, he was pronounced dead shortly afterward. Authorities have confirmed the victim as 44-year-old Sean Booth.
Police say investigators were tipped off to a person of interest, who has since been taken into custody. Officials also confirmed that there is no ongoing threat to the public or to visitors of the park.
The Kansas City Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact KCPD.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Sean Booth during this difficult time.