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Juvenile victim of accidental shooting in Kansas City

KCPD
Posted at 12:50 PM, Sep 16, 2021
and last updated 2021-09-16 13:50:32-04

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A juvenile was shot near East 46th Street and Brush Creek Boulevard Thursday afternoon.

Kansas City, Missouri, police said the injuries are minor and not life-threatening.

It is believed the shooting happened inside a vehicle and was accidental.

The age of the victim was not released.

The incident is under investigation.

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