KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A North Kansas City High School student shot after a Saturday night basketball game was an innocent bystander, according to a news release from the City of North Kansas City.
The student, a juvenile, was released Monday from a hospital and is recovering at home, according to Kim Nakahodo, deputy city administrator for North Kansas City.
The adult victim is in stable condition at a hospital. He was not affiliated with the school district.
The city of North Kansas City is working with the NKC School District to provide "proper support" to students after a shooting broke out at the conclusion of a basketball game Saturday night at North Kansas City High School.
No suspects were in custody Monday and investigators are reviewing surveillance footage to identify any potential suspects.
A debate event was being held at the high school at the time of the shooting. Students and judges were put on lockdown until they were safely evacuated
"We want to thank our regional law enforcement partners, the NKC School District, and the community for their help during this active and ongoing investigation," Nakahodo said. "We will continue to share more information as it becomes available. We ask that anyone with information, photos, and video send them to Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers – TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS or 816-474-8477.
I am so very grateful for our coaching community. All coaches and debate students are safe.
— NKC Speech & Debate (@nkcspeechdebate) March 3, 2024
There was a shooting incident during this afternoon’s basketball games hosted at North Kansas City High School that happened while CX finals were happening and LD/PF were about to begin.
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