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Prairie Village police investigate Sunday shooting as aggravated assault

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Posted at 8:59 PM, Jun 20, 2021
and last updated 2021-06-21 16:30:48-04

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Prairie Village Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened on Sunday night near 69th Street and Roe Avenue.

Two vehicles were driving north on Roe Avenue when the incident occurred, according to the department.

A suspect in a gold Chrysler minivan fired several shots at the victim's vehicle, then left the scene. The victim's vehicle was hit once but no one was injured.

The minivan might have Missouri temporary tags and was missing the side rear hubcaps on the passenger side of the vehicle.

Police said on Monday that the incident is being investigated as an aggravated assault.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Prairie Village Police Department at (913)-642-6868.

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