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KCPD investigating murder of 42-year-old man at South KC tire shop

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police are investigating a fatal shooting near 81st and Hickman Mills Drive on Tuesday night. Police tell FOX 4’s Mary Pulley that two men at a tire shop got into an altercation, and one man shot the other.

Police say officers were sent to the shooting scene at about 7 p.m., and the victim was found inside the business. Investigators say that information they’ve gathered so far suggests the victim went to the shop, got into a confrontation where he and another person showed guns, and he was subsequently shot.

The shooter didn’t flee and is cooperating with police.

The victim has since been identified as 42-year-old Robert Lewis of Kansas City, Mo.

FOX 4 will continue to provide updates as more information is confirmed.