JOHNSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal shooting on Father's Day have identified the victim as 17-year-old Avion Walton of Independence, Missouri.
Just after 2p.m. Sunday police responded to a shooting in the 200 Block of South 8th Street, according to a media release. They found a victim believed to be in her late teens.
EMS transported Walton to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead. Police reported they had a suspect in custody. Police have not released the suspect's name or possible charges.