Jun 09, 2025

KCPD: Homicide victim found in apartment

Posted Jun 09, 2025 9:00 PM
Photos Sheriff Daryl Forte'
Photos Sheriff Daryl Forte'

KANSAS CITY—Police investigating another homicide in Kansas City, Missouri have identified the victim as 34-year-old Earl Washington, according to KDPC Captain Jake Becchina.

Just before 10a.m. Sunday, police were called to an apartment in the 900 block of E Armour in Kansas City. Officer joined KC Fire crews on a medical cal.

The caller advised they came home and found  a man, later identified by police as Washington, unresponsive at their apartment that had unknown injuries and they called for an ambulance.

On arrival officers were led inside an apartment unit at the location and located Washing unresponsive. EMS responded and declared the victim deceased at the scene.

Photo Sheriff Daryl Forte
Photo Sheriff Daryl Forte

Homicide detectives responded to the scene and started their investigation. Detectives canvassed for witnesses and any additional evidence. This homicide occurred in an apartment building presumably with many potential witnesses so detectives are optimistic that someone heard or saw something that will help give them some information about what led up to the victim being injured, according to Becchina. Police have not released the victim's name.