Teen killed after report of car prowler turns into shooting in Kansas City Missouri
A reported car prowler brought officers to the area of Truman Rd. and Hardesty Ave.
A reported car prowler brought officers to the area of Truman Rd. and Hardesty Ave.
A reported car prowler brought officers to the area of Truman Rd. and Hardesty Ave.
A teen is dead after an overnight shooting in Kansas City, Missouri.
It happened just after 1:00 A.M. Monday.
Officers were called to the area of Truman and Hardesty Avenue on a reported car prowler. On the way to the crime scene, the call was updated to a shooting.
When officers arrived, they found an adult male victim suffering from gunshot wounds in a nearby business parking lot. EMS arrived on the scene and declared the victim deceased.
He has been identified as 17-year-old Jesus Mendoza.
Police also found another man who had been shot. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators believe there was an interaction between several people that led to the gunfire.
Detectives are actively working on identifying a person of interest.
If you know anything that can help police, call the Crimestoppers Tips Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.