KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two women were killed, and two other victims were injured in a nightclub shooting early Sunday morning on Southwest Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri.
Police say just after 2 a.m., Jackson County sheriff's deputies were in the area of W. 28th Street and Southwest Boulevard working off duty for a nightclub when they heard the sound of gunfire inside the bar.
When officers arrived, they found three adult female shooting victims.
Paramedics declared one of the women deceased on the scene.
The two other women were transported to a nearby hospital, where one of the women died from her injuries. The other woman was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Police identified the deceased women as Eboni Silas, 29, and Tishauna Ballard, 24.
A fourth shooting victim — a male — arrived at a hospital via private vehicle, per police. He is said to be in critical condition.
Preliminary information indicates the victims had an interaction inside the bar that led to shots being fired.
No suspects have been taken into custody.
Police are asking for anyone who has not spoken with officers but was at the business at the time of the shooting to call detectives at 816-234-5043 or submit an anonymous tip via 816-474-8477.
The club Blvd Nights posted on social media the shooting did not happen at Blvd Nights but at a neighboring venue.
A memorial was later left for the victims outside Status Nightclub.
This is a developing story and may be updated.
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