Boy, 16, shot in the leg at Independence Center; one person detained, police say
A 16-year-old boy was shot in the leg Thursday at the Independence Center, according to police.
Officers working off-duty security at the shopping mall heard shots fired at 5:13 p.m., found the teenager and provided him with life-saving medical assistance, according to the Independence Police Department.
The officers used tourniquets on the victim, who was taken to a local hospital.
Police said the shooting stemmed from an altercation that involved several people inside the mall. Police said they were searching for other people, though it was unclear if they were suspects.
Numerous agencies, including the Kansas City Police Department and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, responded to the scene. Detectives were searching for video evidence and talking to witnesses.
Last Saturday, police called on parents to pick up their kids from the center after multiple large disturbances and fights involving several hundred teenagers broke out, causing the mall to close early.
This story was originally published December 31, 2020 at 6:58 PM.
