Kansas City —Homicide detectives are busy in Kansas City, Missouri. After investigating two deadly shootings on Halloween, they have two more crime scenes on Sunday.
Just before 1:30a.m. police were dispatched to 29th and Penn Valley Drive in Penn Valley Park on a reported shooting.
Upon arrival, officers observed an adult male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers performed lifesaving measures until the arrival of EMS who transported the victim to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. While on scene, two additional male shooting victims arrived at area hospitals believed to be related. One victim suffered from life-threatening injuries and the additional victim was listed as stable with non-life-threatening injuries.
There is not currently any preliminary information indicating what led up to shots being fired. Officers and detectives are working to identify any subjects of interest, or additional persons involved.
Homicide detectives and crime scene personnel responded to the scene to begin collecting evidence and gathering any available witness statements.
Just after 1a.m. police were dispatched to a shooting at 59th and Kensington, according to Officer Alayna Gonzalez. Upon arrival officers observed a large number of people screaming. Officers observed an adult male victim lying in the street suffering from gunshot wounds and unresponsive. Officers performed lifesaving measures while EMS was en route. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Preliminary information indicates an altercation occurred outside between the victim and a subject of interest that led to gunfire. An adult male subject of interest was located and taken into custody for further questioning. This incident is being investigated as a homicide, according to Gonzalez.