UPDATE, Aug. 26, 10:30 a.m. | The victim has been identified as Chester Brown, 35.
ORIGINAL STORY | One person was killed and two others were injured after a shooting outside a Midtown business overnight.
Kansas City, Missouri, police were called to a shooting at 39th and Central Avenue just before 3:30 a.m.
Upon arrival, they located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
An adult female and an adult male were also located at the scene suffering from gunshot wounds. They suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Police canvassed the area and are checking possible surveillance video.
Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact police.
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