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1 man killed, 1 wounded in KCK shooting overnight

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One man was killed and another was injured in a shooting in Kansas City, Kansas, early Saturday morning.

Officers were called to the 900 block of Washington Boulevard on a shooting just before 1:30 a.m.

Upon arrival, they located a male outside and alert. He was taken to an area hospital in stable but critical condition.

A short time later, a second male victim was located in the 800 block of Washington Boulevard. He was also suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

The second man was transported to an area hospital where he died from his injuries.

The man was later identified as 47-year-old David Dawkins.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact police.