KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Independence Police Department is investigating a stabbing that left one man dead Saturday.
The man police are looking for in connection to the stabbing is 34-year-old Anthony Durkin. He’s a 5-foot-10 white man and weighs 155 pounds. Durkin has brown hair, brown eyes and has a “RESPETO” tattoo on the right side of his neck, as well as a “Scooby Doo” tattoo on his right arm.
IPD said at 4:25 p.m. Saturday, a stabbing victim was taken to a Independence fire station by another person. He had apparent stab wounds, and as IFD personnel were trying to save his life, he died. He has been identified as 46-year-old Bounmy Suady.
After an initial investigation, police figured out that the stabbing happened somewhere in the area of Truman Road and Hardy Avenue in Independence. That’s located about three blocks north of the Independence fire station.
Police said Drukin is homeless and usually stays around 24 Highway and Sterling Avenue.
IDP urges that if you or anyone else happens to spot Durkin, do not approach him. Call 911.
Anyone with information on this homicide is encouraged to contact KC CrimeStoppers Tips Hotline at 816-474-TIPS or online at kccrimestoppers.com.