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North Kansas City police investigating double fatal shooting

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Posted at 12:12 PM, May 05, 2023
and last updated 2023-05-05 15:00:13-04

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — North Kansas City police responded to reports of a shooting just after 10 a.m. Friday in the 1100 block of Fayette Street.

Upon arrival, officers located two gunshot victims, one male and one female, in the industrial area.

Initial investigation leads police to believe "the likely chain of events revolved around a domestic relationship," per NKC police.

Police say both the victim and potential suspect were transported to an area hospital in life-threatening conditions.

However, NKC police later provided an update both had succumbed to their injuries.

Investigation into the incident is ongoing.

This is a developing story and may be updated.

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