"Kansas City Faces Record-Breaking Homicide Rate in 2023"
Kansas City, Missouri, experienced its 180th homicide of the year with a fatal shooting on Friday night, surpassing the previous record set in 2020 and making 2023 the deadliest year on record. The victim, an adult male, was found unresponsive in the street and pronounced dead at the scene. The Kansas City Police Department is investigating the incident, with no suspect information available yet. Neighbors expressed their shock and concern, as the area has seen a recent increase in non-violent crimes. The community is urged to contact Crime Stoppers with any relevant information.