Two people shot overnight in the Kansas City metro area

Two people were in the hospital Wednesday morning after being shot overnight in the Kansas City area.

Kansas City police were investigating a shooting that occurred about 2:30 a.m. Wednesday near Linwood Boulevard and Bellfontaine Avenue.

The man was rushed to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to media reports.

Kansas City, Kan., police also were investigating a shooting that occurred at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday near Fourth Street and Washington Boulevard.

The victim was taken to a hospital. The extent of injuries was not available.

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