Jan 23, 2024

Police ID 15-year-old Kan. girl who died in shooting

Posted Jan 23, 2024 12:00 PM

JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a deadly weekend shooting have identified the victim as 15-year-old Brianna Rachelle Higgins of Lawrence, according to Olathe Police Sergeant John Moncayo.

Just before 11 p.m. Friday, police were contacted at Olathe Medical Center about a 15-year-old girl who had been driven to the hospital with an apparent gunshot wound.

Officers on scene assisted with bringing Higgins into the hospital for life-saving measures, but she was pronounced deceased.

It has since been determined the shooting occurred near the 16900 block of West 127th Street.  

At this time, all involved parties have been identified and contacted. Police have not reported an arrest or suspect information.