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Gunfire at QT parking lot in Raytown results in death and injuries

Preliminary information indicates several different individuals that appeared to know to each other arrived in different vehicles to the Quicktrip parking lot.

By Martin City Telegraph / August 30, 2026
On 08/30/2026, just before 5pm, officers were dispatched to the area of the 8700 block of e 63rd st on a reported shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim in the parking lot of the strip mall in the area. Raytown PD was actively rendering aid to the victim upon KCPD’s arrival. The victim was transported to an area hospital with critical injuries.
They then located another adult male who appeared to be suffering from apparent gunshot trauma. Raytown PD rendered aid until ems responded to transport him to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
The third adult male victim was located inside of Quicktrip with non-life threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital.
Preliminary information indicates several different individuals that appeared to be know to each other arrived in different vehicles to the Quicktrip parking lot. Those individuals were involved in an interaction that escalated to gunfire with multiple victims being struck. The vehicles left the scene prior to officer arrival.
We are working to identify subjects of interest and do have anyone in custody at this time.

Homicide detectives and crime scene personnel have responded to the scene to begin gathering evidence and collecting witness statements. This incident is being investigated as a homicide and is ongoing at this time.

If anyone was in the area and heard or saw anything or has any information 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.

We are 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.

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