KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One person is dead and three others are injured after a shooting Sunday night in the 18th & Vine District in Kansas City, Missouri, that stemmed from an argument, according to police.
Officers responded shortly after 10 p.m. to the area on a report of gunshots, and as they were en route to the scene received a separate call about a reported shooting, according to KCPD Public Information Officer Donna Drake.
She said officers arrived to a "large, hectic scene," where multiple victims were located.
Four victims were transported to area hospitals, where one -- an adult male -- died from his injuries. The other three victims suffered what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.
The initial argument took place in a business in the 18th & Vine District, according to Drake, and about 10 minutes later shooting began outside the establishment. Police want to speak with people who fled the scene during the shooting.
“We understand that [you fled], we wanted you all to get to safety, but you might hold a key piece of information that is very important to this investigation and very important to the detectives and very important to the victims in this case," Drake pleaded. "So please call if you have information."
Drake said the shooting, which marks the city's 48th homicide, is tragic.
"Think about how many lives are affected here... It’s senseless. This is inexcusable," she said. "There is no reason for this. People should be able to come out and enjoy their evening and not have an end with someone losing their life and senseless gun violence.”
KCMO Mayor Quinton Lucas said in a tweet Sunday night that he was “disappointed and angered” about the incident.
Disappointed and angered to hear of more Kansas Citians struck by gunfire tonight. This evening it's in my neighborhood, but too many have been impacted just this weekend, this year, and in recent years. Praying for the victims, continuing to work to see an end to this epidemic.
— Mayor Q (@QuintonLucasKC) April 26, 2021
“This evening it's in my neighborhood, but too many have been impacted just this weekend, this year, and in recent years,” Lucas said. “Praying for the victims, continuing to work to see an end to this epidemic.”
Detectives will be processing the scene for hours, according to Drake, and are looking to speak to witnesses.
Anyone who was in the area around the time of the shooting is asked to call the KCPD Homicide Unit at 816-234-5043 or the anonymous TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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