Crime

Two people shot during argument at large party in Independence

Two people were rushed to the hospital early Sunday after they were shot during a large party in 11300 block of East Highridge Drive in Independence.
Two people were rushed to the hospital early Sunday after they were shot during a large party in 11300 block of East Highridge Drive in Independence. The Star

Two people were shot early Sunday after an argument erupted during a large party in Independence.

Police responded to reports of a shooting about 1 a.m. Sunday at the party in the 11300 block of East Highridge Drive, according to police.

Upon arrival, they found two people had been shot. The extent of their injuries was not available.

The shooting remains under investigation and was witnessed by numerous people, police said.

Police asked witnesses to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS or the Independence Police Department’s tips hotline at 816-325-7777 or email leads@indepmo.org.

Robert A. Cronkleton: 816-234-4261, @cronkb

This story was originally published August 13, 2017 at 8:46 AM with the headline "Two people shot during argument at large party in Independence."

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