May 11, 2022

Police ID victims in 2 separate homicides in KC on Mother's Day

Posted May 11, 2022 3:00 PM

KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities investigating two separate homicides that occurred in Kansas City, Kansas on Mother's Day have identified the victims.

Just before 9p.m. Sunday, police responded to a shooting in the 200 Block of North 27th Street. They found 33-year-old Marcus M. Johnson with gunshot wounds, according to a media release. EMS transported him to a local hospital where he died.

Less than 30 minutes later,  police responded to a shooting in the 7300 Block of State Avenue where they found the body of 28-year-old DeMonte Allen. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Both victims are residents of Kansas City, Kansas.

Police released no additional details and have not reported an arrest.