4 May 2023
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Officers with the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department are investigating after a child was killed in a shooting Wednesday night.
The shooting was reported around 6:15 p.m. near N. 31st Street and Greeley Avenue, just north of Parallel Parkway. Police tell FOX4 the victim was outside playing when someone shot him.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital where they later died from their injuries.
The victim’s family tells FOX4 he was 5-years-old.
Detectives are on scene investigating what may have led up to the incident.
Anyone with information can call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477. All tips are anonymous.