KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Peculiar Police Department is investigating a homicide that left one person dead Saturday night.
At around 10:15 p.m. Saturday, Peculiar police were called to the 500 block of Schug Avenue for a report of shots fired at a gathering at the Peculiar Lions Community Building.
Once on scene, officers saw many people leaving the area.
Police said a single gunshot victim was taken to an area hospital and was later pronounced dead.
The suspect left the scene before officers arrived, police said.
While a search was conducted in the surrounding areas using drones, a helicopter, and a canine, the suspect was not found.
The suspect is not believed to be in the Peculiar area and is not considered a threat, according to police.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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