Kansas City, Missouri – A teenage boy has been taken into custody by Kansas City police in connection to a fatal shooting that took place in south Kansas City on Tuesday night.
Authorities responded to a residence on Corrington Avenue just north of Grandview around 7:30 p.m. and found a man who had suffered fatal gunshot wounds. In addition to the man, a woman and a teenage boy were also injured in the shooting. The woman and the teenage boy are currently in critical but stable condition at a local hospital, according to police spokesperson Officer Alayna Gonzalez.
The teenage suspect was apprehended on Wednesday afternoon and is now being held at the county juvenile justice center in downtown Kansas City. Several individuals were present at the residence during the shooting and many stated that they witnessed the incident. Following the shooting, at least seven young children were seen leaving the scene accompanied by relatives while police cars blocked off the entrance to Corrington Avenue.
Detectives believe there may have been multiple individuals involved in the shooting. The Kansas City Police Department previously indicated that they suspect the injured teen may have been complicit in the incident to some extent. As of Tuesday night, the police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for any anonymous tips from witnesses.
The identity of the deceased individual has not yet been released to the public. This tragic event marks the 48th homicide in Kansas City this year, as reported by data collected by local authorities. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing as law enforcement officials work to gather more information and piece together the events that led to this violent incident.