Teenager killed in Kansas City, Kansas shooting identified

KANSAS CITY, Kansas – Kansas City, Kansas police have determined the identity of the 16-year-old boy killed in a shooting earlier this week.

The The shooting occurred in front of a house near South 48th Street and Steele Road in Kansas City, Kansas.

When police arrived at the scene, they found a victim outside with gunshot wounds who died at the scene. KCKPD identified him Friday as 16-year-old Michael Welch of KCK.

Two other adults were taken to a nearby hospital with injuries. According to police, the injuries were not caused by gunfire. Their condition is serious – and both are expected to recover.

Police have not made any arrests in the ongoing investigation. If you know anything about this murder, you can call the tip line at (816) 474-8477.

The Turner School District sent a letter to families and offered counseling at Turner Middle School on Friday.