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1 killed in double shooting outside vehicle at Roberts, Bales

Roberts & Bales Avenue homicide
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City, Missouri, police are investigating the city's latest homicide after two people were shot at Roberts Street and Bales Avenue early Monday morning.

Just after 3 a.m., officers patrolling the area said they heard the sound of shots.

A minute later, a 911 caller reported shots in the area.

The officers discovered an adult male, who was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Shortly after, another adult male showed up at an area hospital via private vehicle.

He was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Police later identified the deceased as 43-year-old Harold Brown.

KCPD said there was an apparent altercation outside a vehicle when the shooting occurred.

Detectives are reviewing surveillance video.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact police.