_Zachary H. Trivitt Death: 27-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot in Kansas City, Police Investigate 49th Homicide of 2024_
A shooting incident in Kansas City’s 12th Street and Benton Boulevard area resulted in the tragic death of 27-year-old Zachary H. Trivitt early Saturday morning.
The Kansas City police received an initial call at approximately 3 a.m. regarding a disturbance involving a weapon, which was later upgraded to a shooting incident.
Upon arrival, law enforcement was informed by an individual at a business that their friend had been shot. Subsequently, the police discovered an unresponsive man inside a vehicle with an apparent gunshot wound.
Medical personnel pronounced the man deceased at the scene. The victim was identified as 27-year-old Zachary H. Trivitt.
The police are treating the death as a homicide and are actively working on identifying a person of interest, according to Officer Alayna Gonzalez of the Kansas City Police Department.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, and no suspects are currently in custody. Despite this, Gonzalez expressed confidence in the progress made by investigators in identifying the main individual responsible.
This incident marks the 49th homicide in Kansas City for the year 2024, as reported by The Star, which includes fatal police shootings. By this time last year, the city had recorded 59 homicides.
Individuals with any information relevant to the incident are encouraged to reach out to the Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.
The police are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation. The community is coming together to support the family and friends of the victim.
As the investigation unfolds, the Kansas City Police Department is committed to ensuring justice for the victim and his loved ones. Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to the authorities.
