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Lenexa police identify man who was shot and killed outside a McDonald’s Saturday night

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Police have identified the man fatally shot outside a Lenexa McDonald’s Saturday night.

Markese D. Gleghorn, 21, of Lenexa, was found outside the restaurant at 13330 W. 87th St. Parkway around 7 p.m., according to Officer Danny Chavez in an emailed news release. Police said they found Gleghorn inside a vehicle and attempted life-saving measures.

Gleghorn was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers took suspect Dmariea V. Avance, 24, of Lenexa, into custody Saturday night, police said. He’s been charged with first-degree murder related to the case.

Laura Bauer
The Kansas City Star
Laura Bauer, who came to The Kansas City Star in 2005, focuses on investigative and watchdog journalism. In her 30-year career, Laura has won numerous national awards for coverage of human trafficking, child welfare, crime and government secrecy.
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