Kansas City police are investigating a homicide after a man died from injuries sustained in an August assault. The victim, Lambert Smalls, was found dead in a parking lot with bodily trauma. The suspect has been taken into custody. This is the 138th homicide in Kansas City in 2023. Makenzie Koch reported
Kansas City Police Investigate Another Homicide Following Death of August Assault Victim
Kansas City, Mo. – Kansas City police are currently investigating another homicide case after a victim of an assault in August succumbed to his injuries. The incident took place at an apartment building located at 16th Street and Jackson Avenue on August 22nd, when officers responded to a reported cutting. Upon their arrival, they discovered a deceased male in the parking lot, showing signs of bodily trauma.
The victim has been identified as 59-year-old Lambert Smalls. At the time of the incident, medics rushed him to the hospital in critical condition, while the police took a suspect into custody at the scene.
Recently, the Kansas City police announced that Smalls had passed away as a result of his injuries. The medical examiner has ruled his death as a homicide. According to the police, it appears that a disturbance between Smalls and the suspect led to the fatal assault.
This incident marks the 138th homicide in Kansas City in 2023, according to statistics provided by the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD). Comparatively, by this point in 2022, the city had recorded 116 homicides. In 2020, which remains the deadliest year for Kansas City so far, the city had seen 137 homicides by this time.
The KCPD continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding Smalls’ death and urges anyone with information to come forward. As the city grapples with an increase in homicides, authorities are working tirelessly to apprehend those responsible and bring justice to the victims and their families.
The community is encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police. Additionally, the KCPD is actively engaging with neighborhood organizations and implementing various strategies to address the rise in violent crimes.
The tragic loss of Lambert Smalls serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by the Kansas City community in combating crime. Local authorities, along with community members, must continue to work together to create a safer environment for all residents..