WYANDOTTE COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a shooting that left one dead and another wounded have identified the victim as 40-year-old Denise Byrd, according to Kansas City, Kansas Police.
Just before 11a.m. Monday, police were dispatched to a shooting in the 5100 Block of Leavenworth Road. First responders found Byrd outside the home. She had gunshot wounds. EMS transported her to a local hospital where she died.
A few moments later, police responded to report of a shooting in the 4900 Block of Cleveland Avenue. First responders found a man with a gunshot wound. EMS transported him to a local hospital where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives believe the two incidents are related and occurred in the 5100 Block of Leavenworth Road. Police have not reported an arrest or reported suspect details.