One man dies after three are shot in Kansas City overnight

Three people were shot in Kansas City overnight, and one man has died from his wounds. The Kansas City Police Department is currently investigating the incident as a homicide.

Officers received their first call regarding the sound of gunshots near 81st and Brooklyn at approximately 11 p.m. While en route to that location, dispatchers received several additional reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, police heard multiple shots coming from a different location, the area of East 80th and Michigan. They also observed multiple individuals running from the scene.

Police located an adult man who had sustained a gunshot wound in the second area. He was transported to a hospital where medical staff later pronounced him dead. Two other adult men were also hospitalized. According to the police, these two individuals were taken by private car and suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Detectives have identified multiple persons of interest and made contact with them for further questioning. Preliminary information from the investigation suggests the shooting may have been the result of an argument. The department has not yet released the identities of the victims or the suspects.

The Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline is accepting information about the incident. Citizens can call 816-474-TIPS, submit a tip online, or use the P3Tips.com mobile app. Those who provide information may be eligible for a cash reward.