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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department is on the scene of a homicide Wednesday afternoon.

Officers responded to a report of gunshots just before 2 p.m. near E. 40th Terrace and Vineyard Drive. While on their way the report was updated to a shooting.

When officers arrived on scene they located the victim inside a residence suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was declared dead on the scene.

Detectives are working the scene looking for evidence and witnesses.

This is a developing story. FOX4 will continue to keep you updated as new information becomes available.

Anyone with information can call the TIPS Hotline at (816) 474-8477.

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