KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Kansas City, Kansas police are investigating the shooting death of an elderly man near 16th and Richmond.
On Tuesday, KCKPD said the man killed is Ernest Moore Sr., 71, of KCK.
According to detectives, Moore was inside a home on Richmond celebrating Christmas with family when they heard gunshots behind their home.
Police say the man stepped outside and was shot in another round of gunfire. He died on the lawn next door.
"We are unsure if this was a targeted shooting or if it was a drive-by shooting," said Patrick McCallop with the KCK Police Department.
A woman inside the home was also injured. A bullet went through a wall and grazed her arm, according to police. She is expected to be OK.
Police have not released any suspect information.
