Crime

Shooting kills 1 near Highland Avenue apartment complex in Kansas City

A man was shot and killed Wednesday night near an apartment complex in Kansas City, according to police.

The shooting happened about 8 p.m. at 14th Street and Highland Avenue.

Officers arrived and found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The victim’s identity has not been released. Police had no suspect information.

The killing happened near a large apartment community, and police were seeking to talk with witnesses in the area.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-8477 or the Kansas City Police Department Homicide Unit at 816-234-5043.

This story was originally published February 6, 2019 at 9:52 PM.

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.
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