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1 critically injured in shooting on westbound Interstate 70 at Little Blue Parkway in Independence

Shooting on Interstate 70 at Little Blue Parkway
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One person was critically injured in a shooting Tuesday on westbound Interstate 70 at Little Blue Parkway in Independence, police said.

Officers responded to the highway about 9:15 p.m. on reports of gun shots.

On arrival, they located a victim suffering from gunshot wounds.

The victim was transported to an area hospital with critical injuries.

He is in critical, but stable condition on Thursday.

Police said the suspect fled the scene westbound in a four-door sedan with tinted windows.

No word on what led to the violence.

Anyone with information about the shooting suspect should call 911 or the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.