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Kansas City police investigate fatal shooting in 5300 block of Oak Leaf Drive

Kansas City police are investigating a fatal shooting Monday in the 5300 block of Oak Leaf Drive.

A police dispatcher said the shooting was first reported at 2:38 p.m. The victim, a man in his mid-20s, was found outside an apartment building. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Witnesses said a man dressed in black fled in a dark-colored compact car.

Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.

This story was originally published January 21, 2019 at 3:33 PM.

Matt Campbell
The Kansas City Star
Matt Campbell has been a news reporter for The Kansas City Star since 1982.
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