Teen dies following South Kansas City homicide Wednesday evening

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City police detectives are investigating after a teenage boy was killed in a shooting Wednesday night.

KCPD officers responded to the shooting just before 6:30 p.m. in the area of E. 85th Terrace and Oldham Road at the Stonewood Apartments.

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At the scene, officers located a 16-year-old boy suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to a hospital before he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

KCPD claims that preliminary investigation shows that there was a disturbance in the area involving an undetermined number of people that led to the shooting. KCPD does not have a suspect in custody at this time.

If anyone was in or around the area at this time and saw or heard anything they are asked to contact detectives directly at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-8477.

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This is an ongoing investigation, FOX4 will provide updates as they're made available.