KCPD release surveillance video hoping to find suspects in June homicide

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department released surveillance video on Thursday in hopes of helping the public in identifying people who may be involved in the deadly June 8, 2021 shooting.

The incident happened on Independence Avenue near Bales Avenue. Police said that based on their initial investigation, someone walked up to the victim, shot them and ran away.

The victim was taken to an area hospital, where he later died. He was identified as Jose Lugo, 52 years old.

The incident was one of three deadly shootings in Kansas City on June 8.

Anyone with information can call the TIPS Hotline at (816)-474-8477.