Crime

Kansas City police investigate after man is shot

Kansas City police are investigating a shooting that left a man with serious injuries.

The incident at 80th Street and Troost Avenue was reported at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday. The victim, who is in his mid-20s, told police that he was shot a block away and then ran to a convenience store for help.

Officers found the man covered with blood. A single gunshot had grazed him in the neck. He was taken to a hospital and listed in stable condition.

Police had no description of the shooter.

Anyone with information about the shooting should call the Tips Hotline at 816-474-8477.

Glenn E. Rice: 816-234-4341, @GRicekcstar

This story was originally published February 23, 2016 at 7:58 AM with the headline "Kansas City police investigate after man is shot."

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