Editor's Note: Since this article was first published, Clay County prosecutors have charged a 29-year-old man with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting. You can read about the charges here.
ORIGINAL REPORT | Police said Friday that the victim of a homicide Thursday night in North Kansas City was a CVS employee.
A police spokesperson said that around 3 p.m. Thursday, officers were called to a reported shooting at the CVS at 1914 Swift Street.
Officers arrived and located a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
On Friday, the victim was identified as Rusty A. Donovan, 42, of Kansas City, Missouri, who worked at the store.
"We're devastated over the tragic shooting that occurred inside our Swift Street store on Thursday afternoon," a CVS spokesperson said in a statement Friday to KSHB 41. "Rusty Donovan was an important member of the store team, known for his leadership and for delivering excellent customer service."
The CVS spokesperson said Donovan had worked at the store for the past four years.
"Our thoughts are with Rusty's family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time," the CVS spokesperson said. "Counseling and support services are being offered to all store colleagues to help them cope with this senseless tragedy."
The CVS location remained closed Friday and plans to remain closed on Saturday. The CVS spokesperson said they hoped the store would be able to reopen by Sunday. Customers with prescription needs are asked to visit any nearby CVS location.
A police spokesperson said Friday that the investigation continued. A suspect was taken into custody without further incident at the scene.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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