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Man critically wounded in shooting at 39th and Jackson in KC

Someone shot a man twice in the abdomen at 39th Street and Jackson Avenue early Sunday.

A friend of the victim drove him to a hospital after the 1:15 a.m. shooting. The victim remains in critical condition.

A tavern and a convenience store are located at the intersection. A park and vacant lot are across the street.

No further details were released.

Christine Vendel, cvendel@kcstar.com

This story was originally published January 26, 2014 at 9:33 AM with the headline "Man critically wounded in shooting at 39th and Jackson in KC."

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