KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating the 180th homicide in Kansas City, Missouri this. year.

Just after 7:30 p.m. Friday, police responded to report of gunfire in the 5200 Block of Lyon Avenue, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte'. 

First responders found a man in the street near a vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Homicide detectives and Crime Scene Personnel responded to process the scene to recover any evidence and speak to any potential witnesses.

The homicide is the most ever in the city for a calendar year.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating the 180th homicide in Kansas City, Missouri this. year.Just after 7:30 p.m. Friday, police responded to report of gunfire in the 5200 Block of Lyon Avenue, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte'. First responders found a man in the street near a vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.Homicide detectives and Crime Scene Personnel responded to process the scene to recover any evidence and speak to any potential witnesses.The homicide is the most ever in the city for a calendar year.

Grim milestone: KCPD investigates 180th homicide of the year