KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two deadly shootings in the Kansas City area.
Just after 2a.m. Thursday, police responded to a report of shots fired at a business in the 9800 Block of E. US 40 Highway, according to a media release from. police in Independence.
Officers located a man in the parking lot, deceased from apparent gun shot wounds. The involved suspect fled the scene prior to officers arrival.
Detectives are interviewing witnesses at the scene and trying to determine what lead to the shooting.
Just before 2:30p.m., Kansas City Police were called to 18th and Askew, where they found a man shot and killed outside of a car in a parking lot.
Police have not reported any suspect information on these homicides.