Joe Jarosz

Northeast News

Dec. 27, 2014

KANSAS CITY, Missouri – A three-year-old boy and a 22-year-old man were injured Friday night in a drive-by shooting in the Historic Northeast.

According to a press release from KCPD public information officer Darin Snapp, around 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, officers were called to a residence on the 300 block of Hardesty Avenue in regards to a shooting. Upon arrival, witnesses told police someone had drove by the residence, firing several rounds into the home.

Two people inside the home were shot; a three-year-old boy was hit in the midsection and a 22-year-old male shot in the finger. Both were transported to an area hospital. The young boy is currently listed in serious/stable condition. The 22-year-old male is listed in good condition.

There is currently no suspect at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Crime Stoppers Greater Kansas City TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477). Tips may be submitted electronically at www.kccrimestoppers.com or by texting TIP452 and your information to 274637 (CRIMES). All information is anonymous.