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1 dead, 1 wounded after shooting Wednesday afternoon at Lenexa apartment

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One person is dead and another is critically injured after a shooting inside an apartment Wednesday in Lenexa.

Police said the shooting happened about 4 p.m. in the 7600 block of Halsey Street, where The Meadows Apartment Homes are located.

The injured person was transported by ambulance to a local hospital.

Police said the person was conscious and walking around when police contacted him.

A preliminary investigation led officers to an apartment in the complex.

They found a woman dead inside.

Detectives are investigating the relationship between the man and woman, what led to the deadly violence, and if anyone else was involved.

There is no evidence, police said, to think there's an outstanding suspect.

This is a developing story and will be updated.