Aug 21, 2023

Man, woman shot after Kansas City-area business dispute

Posted Aug 21, 2023 10:30 AM
Police released security camera images of the suspect and vehicle on Sunday
Police released security camera images of the suspect and vehicle on Sunday

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and asking the public for help to identify a suspect.

Just after 6p.m. Saturday, police responded to a shooting at a business at 42nd Terrace and Noland Road in Independence, according to a media release.

First responders located a man and woman outside the business. Both had gunshot wounds. The victims were transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.

 It is believed the victims were involved in a disturbance with the suspect inside the business prior to the shooting. The suspect fled prior to officers’ arrival. 

Detectives are trying to identify a person of interest and released security camera images on Sunday. The suspect was driving a grey colored SUV type vehicle. If anyone knows who this person is, please contact our Investigations Unit at 816-325-7330 or the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.