Jan 30, 2024

Investigation continues in shooting death of 15-year-old Kan. girl

Posted Jan 30, 2024 12:00 PM
 Brianna Higgins photo GoFundMe
Brianna Higgins photo GoFundMe

JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities continue investigating a deadly shooting that left 15-year-old Brianna Rachelle Higgins of Lawrence dead, according to Olathe Police Sergeant John Moncayo.

A friend established an online fundraiser for the family.

Just before 11 p.m. Jan. 19, police were contacted at Olathe Medical Center about a 15-year-old girl who had been driven to the hospital with an apparent gunshot wound.

Officers on scene assisted with bringing Higgins into the hospital for life-saving measures, but she was pronounced deceased.

Police determined the shooting occurred near the 16900 block of West 127th Street.    Police have not reported an arrest or suspect information.