October 27, 2016
KANSAS CITY, Missouri – A child was killed in a shooting this morning at the 1800 block of Topping.
Police were called to the scene just after 10:30 a.m. Upon arrival, the officers found a young child suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. KCFD personnel attempting to provide life-saving aid, but the child ultimately died of his injuries. Police officials described the victim as a male child who was approximately three years old. As of 11:30 a.m., detectives were still on the scene investigating.
The Northeast News will provide further updates as they are available.