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Independence police investigating double homicide

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Posted at 8:41 PM, Aug 21, 2022
and last updated 2022-08-22 05:29:24-04

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Independence police are investigating a double homicide near 14th Street and Scott Avenue.

Police say the shooting began outside an apartment after 8 p.m. Sunday.

The incident resulted in the death of two men.

Three suspects were taken into police custody.

Investigation into this incident is ongoing.

This is a developing story and may be updated.

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