Crime

15-year-old is identified as Kansas City, Kan., shooting victim

A 15-year-old identified as Brandon Browne was shot to death Thursday evening in Kansas City, Kan.
A 15-year-old identified as Brandon Browne was shot to death Thursday evening in Kansas City, Kan.

Authorities in Kansas City, Kan., have identified a 15-year-old who was fatally shot Thursday evening as Brandon Browne.

The shooting was reported about 7:30 p.m. in the 2000 block of North Tremont Street. Arriving officers found the teen on the porch of a residence with a gunshot wound to the chest. Brandon was pronounced dead at the scene.

The shooting remains under investigation. Anyone with information should call the Tips Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).

Details of what prompted the shooting were not released. Police had no suspect information.

Glenn E. Rice: 816-234-4341, @GRicekcstar

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