Around 5 pm, police were called to 99th and Holmes on the report of a shooting. Upon arrival officers located one man there that had been shot by another suspect. The victim was transported to a hospital with what’s thought to be serious injuries.
Witnesses say the shooting occurred after two cars pulled into the parking lot. A suspect took off with the victim’s car after the shooting. No businesses were affected.
The information provided is preliminary as the investigation is ongoing.
If anyone was in or around the area at this time and saw or heard anything they are asked to contact Homicide detectives directly at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS there is a reward of up to $25,000 for information submitted anonymously to the TIPS hotline.
KCPD is committed to assisting victims of violent crimes through use of Missouri’s Protection Program for Victims/Witnesses of Violent Crime. Funding for temporary, or even permanent relocation, may be available but is subject to pre-approval by the State’s administering agency.
KCPD is working with Partners for Peace in all our homicide investigations to monitor risks for retaliation and provide social services to affected residents.
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