Two people are dead and a third is seriously injured after a shooting Saturday afternoon in Kansas City, Kansas, sent officers rushing to North 7th Street and Nebraska Avenue. No suspect has been taken into custody as detectives continue piecing together what happened.
According to the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department, officers were called to the area around 3:19 p.m. Saturday and found three people suffering from gunshot wounds. All three were rushed to the hospital, where two were pronounced dead. The third victim sustained serious injuries, per the department's account relayed to KSHB 41 News.
The shooting took place near North 7th Street and Nebraska Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas.
What Investigators Haven't Said
As of Saturday's report, no arrests had been made. The report did not provide details about the victims' identities, a motive, or any identified suspects. The identities of those killed, the condition of the surviving victim beyond being seriously injured, and what led to the gunfire all remain open questions for investigators.
Kansas City, Kansas Police Department maintains a public Community Crime Map through the LexisNexis Community Crime Map.
A City That Had Been Trending Safer
The shooting arrives amid recent crime reporting in Kansas City, Kansas, including a report from KCTV5. Crime reporting has also focused on Kansas City, Kansas.
The article also includes links to KCUR and Axios.
Investigative Tools and Potential Penalties
KCKPD's investigative work will be part of the effort to determine what happened.
If a suspect is eventually identified and charged, the case could move forward.
Anyone with information is asked to call Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers at 816-474-TIPS (8477) for anonymous tips and possible cash rewards. The shooting is part of recent Kansas City metro crime coverage.
