Crime

Sugar Creek police investigate after finding victim shot multiple times Sunday night

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The Sugar Creek, Missouri, police department is investigating a Sunday night shooting after officers found a victim with multiple gunshot wounds.

Officers responded to the shooting at 10:17 p.m. in the 11500 block of Lexington Avenue. They transported the person to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to a Sugar Creek police news release.

Police arrested a suspect, who is currently in custody. The investigation is ongoing.

Laura Bauer
The Kansas City Star
Laura Bauer, who came to The Kansas City Star in 2005, focuses on investigative and watchdog journalism. In her 30-year career, Laura has won numerous national awards for coverage of human trafficking, child welfare, crime and government secrecy.
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