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1 dead in Raytown shooting Monday night

Raytown-Police
Posted at 12:15 PM, Aug 11, 2020
and last updated 2020-08-12 17:07:25-04

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Raytown police officers responding to reports of multiple gunshots found one man dead inside a vehicle Monday night.

Police were called shortly before 9:30 p.m. to the 8400 block of Lane Drive.

Upon arrival, officers found a man dead from apparent gunshot wounds in a vehicle parked on the street.

The man was later identified as 19-year-old Lucas Jester, of Kansas City.

No arrests have been made, according to Raytown police, who are still investigating the shooting.

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