Kansas City police identify one dead in overnight shooting near 81st and Brooklyn
Three men were hospitalized after a shootout in the East 80th and Michigan area; detectives are questioning persons of interest.
By Julian Reed ·
Kansas City Police Department detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that left one man dead and two others injured in the area of 81st Street and Brooklyn. Officers responded to the scene around 11 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, after receiving a call regarding the sound of gunshots. While en route, dispatchers logged several additional reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, law enforcement heard multiple shots originating from the vicinity of East 80th Street and Michigan Avenue. Witnesses described several individuals fleeing the immediate area. Police located one adult man who had sustained gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital but later died from his injuries.
Two other adult men were taken to the hospital in a private vehicle. Medical staff described their injuries as non-life threatening. Preliminary information from the investigation suggests the incident may have stemmed from a verbal argument between the involved parties. Detectives have made contact with multiple persons of interest to gather further statements.
The shooting adds to the count of homicides in the Kansas City area this year. The Kansas City Police Department remains open to tips from the public. Residents can submit anonymous information to the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline by calling 816-474-TIPS, submitting a form online, or using the P3Tips mobile app. A cash reward may be offered depending on the value of the tip provided.
Source: KSHB 41
