KCPD investigating stabbing in 3800 block of Bales

File photo - A KCPD patrol vehicle.(KCTV5 News)
Published: Feb. 4, 2023 at 1:23 PM CST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Missouri Police Department is investigating a homicide in the 3800 block of Bales.

Police responded to the report of a cutting at 11:53 a.m.

Upon arrival, officers located one victim, an adult male, suffering from apparent trauma wounds. Officer Donna Drake with the KCPD said EMS responded and declared the victim dead at the scene.

On Sunday, the police identified the victim as 26-year-old Jesus Diaz-Deleon.

Homicide detectives and Crime Scene Personnel will be processing the scene to recover any evidence and speak to any potential witnesses.

Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 816-234-5043. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can do so by calling the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS. A reward of up to $25,000 for information provided which leads to an arrest is possible.

KCTV will update this story when more information becomes available.