Nov 24, 2023

Police: Juvenile accused of shooting boy at Kansas home

Posted Nov 24, 2023 12:00 PM

JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and have a boy in custody.

Just before 4p.m. Wednesday, police responded to a reported shooting in the 8100 Block of Perry Street in Overland Park, according to a media release.

First responders discovered a boy who had been shot. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators learned the victim was threatened with a firearm by another boy who shot him.

Police identified the suspect, located him and took him into custody.