KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One male died and a second was injured after a shooting Wednesday afternoon in Kansas City, Missouri, police said.
Just after 3:30 p.m., officers responded to the 3600 block of Indiana Avenue on a reported shooting.
Upon arrival, officers were summoned to a local business where they were told that someone was shot inside.
Officers entered the business and located an unresponsive victim suffering from apparent gunshot trauma. Police provided medical aid until emergency medical personnel arrived and declared the victim dead.
The deceased was later identified as 16-year-old Eli Newton.
Another victim suffering from non-life-threatening injuries was taken to a local hospital.
Preliminary investigation determined an interaction occurred between two people inside of a store that escalated into gunfire.
Officials said a person of interest has been detained for further investigation.
This incident is being investigated as a homicide and is considered ongoing, police said.
Homicide detectives and crime scene personnel have responded to the scene to begin gathering any evidence and collecting witness statements, according to authorities.
If anyone was in or around the area and saw or heard anything regarding the incident, they are asked to contact homicide detectives directly at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS.
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