Weekend shooting near Independence Plaza in Kansas City ends fatally

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) – A weekend shooting near Independence Plaza in Kansas City turned fatal as police continue to investigate.

The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department reports that on Saturday, July 20, at approximately 7:30 p.m., emergency personnel were called to the area between 9th and Chestnut Avenues, two blocks east of Prospect between Independence Avenue and I-70, for reports of a shooting.

When emergency responders arrived, they found an adult male with multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency responders took the man to the hospital where life-saving measures were administered. However, medical personnel pronounced him dead.

KCPD said the case has been opened as a homicide because patrol officers were able to locate several witnesses. Detectives will continue to interview those who saw the shooting to determine what led to the fatal incident.

The scene has been cordoned off since 10 p.m. as officers continue their investigation. No further information has been released. Anyone with information about the shooting should report it to KCPD homicide detectives at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS.

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