KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Shawnee police announced Monday that one person is in custody following a fatal weekend fire.
The fire happened Sunday just before 1 a.m. at 10502 West 69th Street.
An infant boy was found inside the home deceased.
The Shawnee police and fire departments are now conducting a joint investigation.
There have been no charges announced at this time.
Family members have started a GoFundMe for the mother who lost her child and home.
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