KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Independence Police Department is investigating two separate overnight shootings that happened in the span of a little over three hours on Saturday.
The first shooting happened at 2:25 a.m. when IPD officers were dispatched to an apartment complex in the 17000 block of US 24 Highway.
Upon arrival, they located a juvenile female suffering from a gunshot wound.
The teenager was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.
Police said an adult male suspect was taken into custody at the scene.
The second shooting occurred at 5:35 a.m. when police were dispatched to the 11600 block of E. 38th Street.
Officers found an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds once they arrived.
The man was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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