Man shot in Independence, two people in police custody
A man was shot Tuesday afternoon outside a McDonald’s restaurant in Independence, according to police.
The shooting was reported about 4 p.m. in the 1200 block of South Noland Road, near East 23rd Street.
Independence Officer John Syme, a police spokesman, said a man was seriously injured in the shooting, which occurred on a sidewalk outside the front of the restaurant. The victim was transported to an area hospital.
Two people were arrested soon after the incident.
According to Syme, witnesses told investigators that an argument inside the restaurant spilled outside and turned physical.
The Independence Police Department continued investigating at the scene Tuesday afternoon.
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting to call Independence police at 816-325-7300.
This story was originally published July 30, 2019 at 5:50 PM.
