Oct 01, 2023

Homicide: Man found dead in KC apartment complex parking lot

Posted Oct 01, 2023 11:00 AM
Police on the scene of the investigation -photo courtesy Sheriff Darryl Forte'
Police on the scene of the investigation -photo courtesy Sheriff Darryl Forte'

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a deadly shooting have identified the victim as 50-year-old Philip Croft, according to Police Captain Corey Carlisle.

Just before 6a.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to a reported shooting the 2000 block of Wheeling in Kansas CIty on a reported shooting.

First responders located Croft lying in the parking lot of the apartment complex suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.  Officers administered life saving measures until EMS arrived on scene. EMS declared Croft deceased on scene.

The circumstances leading up to the homicide are unknown.  No one is in custody at this time. 

Homicide detectives and Crime Scene Personnel responded and were processing the scene to recover any evidence and speaking to any potential witnesses.