Oct 24, 2024

Police: Man dies after shooting inside Kansas City business

Posted Oct 24, 2024 10:44 AM
Photos Sheriff Daryl Forte
Photos Sheriff Daryl Forte

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement are investigating a homicide in Kansas City.

Just after 3:30p.m. Wednesday, police responded to a reported shooting in the 3600 block of Indiana Avenue  in Kansas City, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte.

Photo Sheriff Daryl Forte
Photo Sheriff Daryl Forte

Officers were summoned to a local business where they were being advised of someone shot inside. Officers entered the business and located a man unresponsive suffering from apparent gunshot trauma. Officers rendered medical aid until EMS arrived and declared the victim deceased. An additional adult male victim responded to an area hospital suffering from non-life threatening injuries and was receiving treatment.

Preliminary investigation is believed an interaction occurred between two individuals inside of a store that escalated into gunfire. A person of interest has been detained for further investigation.

Homicide detectives and crime scene personnel responded to the scene to gather any evidence and collect witness statements. Police have not released the victim's name.