This morning just before 4:30, Kansas City MO Police officers were dispatched to th Phillips 66 station in the 4800 block of Independence Ave a reported shooting call.
The victims in this case have been identified as 27 year old Nicholas Lewis and 24 year old Reginald McGee both of Kansas City.
Upon arrival officers located the victim, an unresponsive male lying in the parking lot. Officers rendered aid to the victim but he succumbed to his injuries.
Another adult male victim was located inside the store aho was transported to the hospital with life threatening injuries. Detectives were notified later that that victim succumbed to their injuries.
Preliminarily, it is believed an argument took place inside of the business.
Detectives are actively working on identifying a person of interest and police do not currently have anyone in custody.
If anyone was in or around the area at this time and saw or heard anything they are asked to contact Homicide detectives directly at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS there is a reward of up to $25,000 for information submitted anonymously to the TIPS hotline.