KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police have identified the 17-year-old who died in a shooting at a Halloween party in Kansas City, Kansas, on Monday night.
The victim has been identified Katron Harris.
Late Wednesday night, a spokesperson for the Turner School District confirmed that Harris was a student at Turner High School.
"We are deeply saddened by the news of a tragic shooting that involved our students at a social gathering yesterday evening," the district said in a letter to families. "Out of respect for the victims, we cannot share additional information."
On Monday, officers with the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department responded to a shooting that happened at a home near south 50th Street and Elmwood Avenue.
The shooting left Harris dead and seven other people injured. Police said about 70 to 100 high school-aged students attended the party.
KCKPD says a person of interest is in custody as they continue to investigate and search for other potential suspects.
Police made a request for tips Tuesday morning in relation to the incident.
According to spokesperson for the Turner School District, students were offered counseling services.
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