Man dead after shooting outside Kansas City shopping center

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement are investigating another homicide in Kansas City. 

Just after 4p.m. Wednesday, police responded to a shooting in the 8600 block of North Boardwalk Avenue, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino.

The initial investigation indicates that the shooting followed a verbal dispute in the parking lot. The victim is an adult male and a suspect was detained near the scene.

Authorities interviewed witnesses, collected evidence and are reviewing surveillance footage.  Police have not released the identity of the man who died.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Homicide detectives at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.