Crime

Kansas City police open death investigation after fatal shooting Tuesday night

One person was killed Tuesday night in Kansas City’s Ingleside neighborhood in what authorities believe may have been an accidental shooting.

The shooting took place in the area of Spruce Avenue and Linwood Boulevard. It is currently considered a death investigation based on early findings of the investigation that suggest the shooting was unintentional, Sgt. Jake Becchina, a police spokesman, said in an email.

Police say the shooting victim is female. Other details about the victim were not immediately available.

This story was originally published November 9, 2021 at 10:57 PM.

Bill Lukitsch
The Kansas City Star
Bill Lukitsch covered nighttime breaking news for The Kansas City Star since 2021, focusing on crime, courts and police accountability. Lukitsch previously reported on politics and government for The Quad-City Times.
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