Man dead, woman hurt in overnight shooting
Police said an argument inside the home led to one or multiple people opening fire
Police said an argument inside the home led to one or multiple people opening fire
Police said an argument inside the home led to one or multiple people opening fire
The Kansas City, Missouri, police department is investigating after an overnight argument escalated to gunfire, leaving one man dead.
Officers were called to a home in the 3400 block of Chestnut Avenue around 12:30 a.m. Friday to investigate a shooting.
Police noted several people inside the home when they arrived, among them a man who was unresponsive and a woman who had what appeared to be minor gunshot wound injuries.
The woman was taken to an area hospital for treatment. The male victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators believe a verbal fight escalated to gunfire from one or more people inside the home.
Multiple people have been taken into custody for questioning. Police said they do not believe there are any additional suspects.
Anyone with information on this incident that might help investigators is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.