Crime

Security guard found shot and killed in parked car in south KC industrial area

A security guard working the overnight shift in a south Kansas City industrial area was found shot and killed in his car early Sunday morning, according to police.

About 5:30 a.m. police found 20-year-old Lee McNowelly of Independence fatally shot inside his black Nissan in the parking lot at 8701 Elmwood Avenue.

The car was parked in a lot adjoining several nearby businesses.

Police had no suspect description and said the motive for the killing was unknown.

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

This story was originally published December 16, 2018 at 10:46 AM.

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