Jul 05, 2023

Police: Man dead, teen wounded inside Kansas City gas station

Posted Jul 05, 2023 2:30 PM
Police investigators at the scene of the investigation early Wednesday photo courtesy KMBC
Police investigators at the scene of the investigation early Wednesday photo courtesy KMBC

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a deadly Independence Day shooting at a gas station in Kansas City.

Just after 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, police were dispatched to a shooting at 8505 Woodland in Kansas City, according to Police Captain Corey Carlisle.

First responders located a man inside the gas station unresponsive and suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers performed life saving measures. EMS arrived on scene and declared the victim deceased.

The second victim, a teenage boy, was shot and transported to an area hospital in stable condition.

Police have no one in custody at this time. The circumstances surrounding the homicide are unknown at this time.

Homicide detectives and Crime Scene Personnel responded to the scene to to recover any evidence and speak to any potential witnesses.