Woman dies from shooting at 79th & Wornall

This morning, just before 1:30 AM, officers were dispatched to the 7900 block of Wornall on a medical nature unknown.

As officers arrived they were directed to the parking lot of a convenience store where they located an adult female victim suffering from a gunshot wound. KCFD EMS arrived simultaneously and began life saving measures. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene.

This is being investigated as a homicide and no one is in custody at this point. Detectives are working to determine what led up to shots being fired. Investigators are on scene canvassing for witnesses, surveillance footage, and any available physical evidence.

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.