Victim, potential suspect dead after double shooting in North Kansas City
A victim and potential suspect died at the hospital after being critically injured in a shooting Friday in an industrial area of North Kansas City, according to a news release from the North Kansas City Police Department.
The shooting is believed to be related to a “domestic relationship,” according to police.
Members of the city’s fire and police departments responded to the shooting shortly after 10 a.m. in the 1100 block of Fayette Street.
Arriving officers determined the “likely chain of events revolved around a domestic relationship,” according to the news release. The victim and potential suspect both had been shot and were taken to the hospital.
In an update shortly before 1 p.m., police said they were notified that both individuals had died from their injuries. Their identities were being withheld pending the notification of family.
Police do not believe that there was any further threat to the community, according to the news release. No further information was being released.
This story was originally published May 5, 2023 at 12:50 PM.
