Ashton Hams dies in fatal Kansas City shooting
Fatal Kansas City shooting death of Ashton Hams
Police were alerted to a shooting incident around 9:30 p.m. near the intersection of East 10th Street and Prospect Avenue.
Emergency responders discovered a man suffering from gunshot wounds at the scene. Tragically, the man was pronounced dead by emergency medical services.
Multiple witnesses reported hearing the sound of gunfire in the vicinity of the intersection before discovering the victim unresponsive on the ground.
Investigators are actively pursuing leads in this case, hoping to identify suspects responsible for the shooting outside the apartment complex.
Detectives are working diligently to determine who fired the shots that led to the victim’s death.
Identifying information for the deceased was not immediately available to the public.
The preliminary investigation indicates one or more suspects were responsible for the fatal shooting.
The Kansas City Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson confirmed detectives are making progress in gathering evidence.
This incident represents the 116th fatality reported by authorities in Kansas City this year.
A significant number of people contacted law enforcement after hearing the gunfire or noticing the situation unfold near 10th and Prospect.
Anyone with potential information about the shooting can report it to local authorities or through the Crime Stoppers program.
Identifying information for the victim was finally released as Ashton Hams, a 37-year-old male.
The victim’s identity brought closure to loved ones seeking answers following the deadly shooting.
Investigators continue to explore possible leads to identify those responsible for the Kansas City shooting.
Details regarding the victim’s background were not immediately provided by law enforcement.
The victim was found unresponsive on the east side of the 10th and Prospect Avenue intersection.
The preliminary investigation focused on establishing the number of shots fired and their origin.
Detectives encourage anyone who might have seen or heard anything related to the incident to come forward with information.
The Kansas City homicide rate this year is currently at 116 cases reported to date.
Anyone who believes they might have witnessed the shooting is urged to contact authorities or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to the identification and arrest of those responsible for the shooting.
The Kansas City area homicide data is tracked and reported by local news organizations each year.
Those seeking historical crime statistics can refer to the dedicated homicide tracker maintained by local media outlets.
