Monday, August 24, 2009

Victim from 93rd Place homicide identified

The victim of the homicide in the 8600 block of 93rd Place has been identified as 16-year-old Xavier Ferguson, a black male of Kansas City, Mo.

At about 11 p.m. Aug. 23, officers were called to the 8600 block of 93rd Place on a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located Ferguson, who was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Ferguson was transported to an area hospital, where he later died.

Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS Hotline 816-474-TIPS (8477).