Man's death in Kansas City fire investigated as homicide; suspect in custody

  • Source: KSHB-TV NBC 41 Kansas City
  • Published: 05/06/2019 02:09 PM

One person is in custody after a man's body was found in a burning home Sunday, Kansas City police said. Police said officers were called about 5:30 p.m. to the 5600 block of Northeast Poe Avenue on a report of gunfire. When officers arrived, they spotted a fire burning in the basement. While firefighters were putting out the fire, they discovered the man's body. Police said the man's death is being investigated as a homicide. Authorities said they expect charges will be filed soon.



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