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1 dead after shooting Saturday evening in KCMO

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Update | KCPD said the victim, identified as Tarey Johnson, 29, died from his injuries.

Original Story | One person is in critical condition following a shooting around 7:15 p.m. Saturday, according to Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department Public Information Officer Donna Drake.

Officers were called to the area of 33rd and Wabash on a report of gunshots.

While on their way, the call was upgraded to a shooting near 31st Street and Olive Avenue.

Upon arrival, officers located the victim, an adult male, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds in the 3000 block of Olive Street.

Officers performed life-saving measures until EMS responded to transport the victim to the hospital.

The victim is in critical condition.

Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at the Homicide Unit at 816-234-5043. To remain anonymous, call the Tips Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.

The incident is under investigation.

Editor's note: A previous version of this article included incorrect information provided by law enforcement early in the shooting investigation.

For jurisdictions that utilize the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline, anonymous tips can be made by calling 816-474-TIPS (8477), submitting the tip online or through the free mobile app at P3Tips.com.

Annual homicide details and data for the Kansas City area are available through the KSHB 41 News Homicide Tracker, which was launched in 2015. Read the KSHB 41 News Mug Shot Policy.