May 24, 2023

Police: Teen dead after shooting at KC apartment complex

Posted May 24, 2023 11:00 AM
Police at the scene of the investigation Tuesday afternoon-photo courtesy KCTV
Police at the scene of the investigation Tuesday afternoon-photo courtesy KCTV

KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that left a teen dead.

Just after 12:30p.m., police responded to report of gunshots near E. 82nd Place and Forest Avenue, according to a media release.

First responders found a teen in the parking lot of an apartment complex who had been shot.   EMS transported the boy to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Anyone with information that could assist the police in their investigation is asked to call the KCPD’s Homicide Unit directly at 816-234-5043. You can also anonymously call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS. There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information that is submitted to the TIPS Hotline and leads to an arrest in this case.