Woman shot dead in her car on Interstate 35 near downtown Kansas City

Police on Monday identified the victim as Cameta Glenn, 34.

Police in Kansas City are investigating a homicide on Interstate 35 near downtown Kansas City after a woman was shot in a car.

Officers were dispatched to I-35 and I-70 just after 12:30 p.m. Friday, where they found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds, according to Officer Donna Drake, a spokeswoman for the Kansas City Police Department.

The woman was taken to the hospital and later pronounced dead.

This was the seventh homicide in a week’s span in Kansas City.

“This victim has a family and friends that care about her, as well as the other victims this week,” she said. “It’s frustrating, and it’s emotionally taxing.”

A total of 139 homicides have been reported so far this year, according to data tracked by The Star.

As investigators continue to work the scene, Drake said exit 2G exit to northbound I-35 at I-70 will be closed for several hours.

Police are offering a $25,000 award for information leading to an arrest in the case. Anonymous tips can be made by calling detectives at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.

This story was originally published October 21, 2022 at 2:36 PM.