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1 dead after shooting, car crash Monday night in Kansas City, Missouri

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Posted at 8:42 PM, Aug 23, 2021
and last updated 2021-08-24 09:37:03-04

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A woman has died following a shooting and car crash Monday night in Kansas City, Missouri.

The victim's car was found on its side about 8 p.m. at Independence Boulevard and Garfield Avenue.

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

The woman — identified Tuesday morning as 27-year-old Randie Smith — was the only occupant in the vehicle, according to police.

A KCPD spokesperson said they believe the shooting occurred at a nearby gas station parking lot.

KCPD homicide detectives and crime scene technicians were on scene Monday night.

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