KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jackson County Sheriff Darryl Forte said a male and a female were found dead inside of an apartment Saturday night.
Forte said police were called around 5:40 p.m. to a shooting at an apartment building near the intersection of 40th and Troost.
Forte said the male and female victims were located at the apartment building.
Male and Female Found Dead
— Darryl Forte' (@sheriffforte) May 18, 2025
At 5:40 p.m. @kcpolice dispatched to an apartment building at 40th and Troost on a shooting involving a male and a female.
Adult male and adult female shooting victims located at the apartment building. @KansasCity @JacksonCountyMO pic.twitter.com/yeihv3B3Zz
This is a developing story and may be updated.
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