Crime

KC police investigate call of shots fired at a RideKC bus on Prospect Ave.

Kansas City police were investigating on Prospect Avenue Wednesday night after receiving a call of shots fired at a bus.

The incident happened before 7:30 p.m. on Prospect Avenue near 58th Street.

No injuries were reported, though a RideKC bus was seen stopped on the roadway with a shattered window.

Police believe someone shot at the bus with a pellet or BB gun.

The incident remained under investigation Wednesday night.

A spokesperson for the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority was not immediately available for comment.

Kaitlyn Schwers
The Kansas City Star
Kaitlyn Schwers covers breaking news and crime at night for The Kansas City Star. Originally from Willard, Mo., she spent nearly three years reporting in Arkansas and Illinois before returning to Missouri and joining The Star in 2017.
Get unlimited digital access
#ReadLocal

Try 1 month for $1

CLAIM OFFER