KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Independence Police Department officers are currently investigating a shooting that occurred around 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
Officers were dispatched to the 9400 block of east 23rd Street on a call of a person being shot in the leg inside a residence, according to a social media post from the department.
When officers arrived at the residence, they found the man who was shot, and he was transported to the hospital.
IPD public information officer Jack Taylor told KSHB 41 News that the man is being treated and the injuries are likely non-life threatening.
IPD said officers are still on the scene trying to determine the details of the suspect information.
This is a developing story.
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