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Kansas City police investigating after woman shot to death Tuesday

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police in Kansas City, Missouri, are investigating a shooting that killed a woman on Tuesday.

Officers responded to the 3500 block of Cypress Avenue on reports of a shooting at around 6:15 p.m.

When they arrived, officers found the woman suffering from gun shot wounds.

She was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries but later died.

Police believe the victim, identified as 67-year-old Loretta Neal, was not intended target.

No suspect was immediately in custody.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline at (816)-474-8477.