KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two adults were taken into custody on Sunday after a 2-year-old child was shot and killed inside an Independence apartment.
According to a court document, Independence police officers responded to 219 east Walnut Street on reports of a shooting.
When they arrived, officers saw a woman carrying a child who appeared to be bleeding. They later observed a gunshot wound near the back of the child's head.
The child was transported to an area hospital where they later died.
After canvassing the apartment unit, officers found a gun inside the apartment as well as marijuana.
It's not clear if the two adults are facing charges related to the child's death.
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