A man in his 40s remains in critical condition after being shot in the chest Tuesday night in Garden City. Cass County authorities have identified a suspect, but have not publicly released that person's identity.
Deputies were sent to the area of Missouri 7 Highway and 8th Street at about 9 p.m. Tuesday, according to KMBC. They found the man with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was flown to an area hospital and remains in critical condition.
Suspect Fled Before Deputies Could Respond
KMBC reported that the suspect had left the area before deputies arrived. Authorities have identified a suspect, but have not released that person's identity to the public.
Authorities have not said what led to the shooting or whether the victim and suspect knew each other. The Cass County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
A Separate Garden City Shooting
Garden City has had other documented shootings in recent years, including a separate incident on June 7, 2021. FOX4 reported that Cass County deputies shot and killed an armed woman during a welfare check. That deputy-involved incident had different circumstances from the current shooting.
How To Report Information
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Cass County Sheriff's Office at 816-380-5200, according to KMBC.
