Man in custody after girl found shot at Independence apartment complex
Jan 11, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Police are investigating after a girl under the age of 18 was injured during a shooting at an Independence apartment complex early Saturday morning.
According to the Independence Police Department, at about 2:25 a.m., officers were dispatched to an apartment complex in the 17000 block of 24 Highway on reports of a shooting.
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Upon arrival, IPD said they found a "juvenile female" suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency responders took her to a hospital where she was reported to have non-life-threatening injuries.
IPD said a man was taken into custody at the scene; however, this is an ongoing investigation.