KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities continue their investigation of a weekend shooting during a basketball tournament at North Kansas City High School and provided an update on the two victims.
Through the course of the investigation, it has been determined that the North Kansas City High School Student juvenile victim was an innocent bystander who was shot during the incident. The student has been released from an area hospital and is recovering from their injuries at home.
The second adult victim remains in stable condition and continues to receive medical care at an area hospital. We want to thank our regional law enforcement partners, the NKC School District, and the community for their help during this active and ongoing investigation. We will continue to share more information as it becomes available. We ask that anyone with information, photos, and video send them to Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers – TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS or 816-474-8477.
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KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities continue their investigation of a weekend shooting during a basketball tournament at North Kansas City High School and provided an update on the two victims.
On Saturday afternoon, police responded after two people were shot outside the High School, 620 E 23rd Ave, North Kansas City, as North Kansas City Hornets and Staley Falcons were participating in the Class 6 District 8 High School Basketball Tournament. The school was also hosting a debate tournament Saturday evening, according to the school web site.
According to police, the juvenile victim is a North Kansas City High School student, who had non-life-threatening injuries and was listed in stable condition on Sunday afternoon. The second victim is an adult and listed in stable condition and is not affiliated with the NKC School District.
Police continue to work with the NKC School District to ensure that students will return to school Monday with the proper support.
Police ask that anyone with information, photos, and video send them to Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers – TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS or 816-474-8477.
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KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting at North Kansas City High School.
On Saturday afternoon, police responded after two people were shot outside North Kansas City High School, 620 E 23rd Ave, North Kansas City, during a basketball game.
The shooting occurred as North Kansas City Hornets and Staley Falcons were participating in the Class 6 District 8 High School Basketball Tournament. The school was also hosting a debate tournament Saturday evening, according to the school web site.
EMS transported the shooting victims to an area hospital. Police have not reported an arrest or additional details.
Police ask that anyone with information, photos, and video send them to Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers – TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS or 816-474-8477.