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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 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.