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1 critically wounded in Tuesday night shooting in Kansas City, Missouri

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Posted at 8:41 PM, Jul 20, 2021
and last updated 2021-07-20 21:41:04-04

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One person was critically wounded during a shooting Tuesday night in east Kansas City, Missouri.

The shooting occurred about 8:10 p.m. in a rolling gun battle on Belmont Avenue near East 17th Street.

It's unknown at this time what led to the shooting.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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