One person found dead after homicide in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City police are investigating after a homicide in Kansas City Sunday night.

Just before 9:30 Sunday night, officers were called to 35th and Askew on a reported dead body.

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A man was found inside a house — He was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim has been identified as Anthony Handcock, a 59-year-old black man.

Officers aren’t sure what led up to the homicide — and no one is in custody.

If you know anything, you’re asked to call the tips hotline. There’s a reward of up to $25,000 if you have information that can lead to an arrest.

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