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Man shot in a leg after argument at a Kansas City Popeye's restaurant

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Posted at 5:59 PM, Dec 30, 2019
and last updated 2019-12-30 22:18:29-05

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A man suffered a gunshot wound to a leg after an argument inside a Kansas City chicken restaurant.

Police were called to the Popeye's restaurant at East 31st Street and Prospect Avenue around 5 p.m. Monday.

When they arrived, they located the victim suffering from at least one gun shot wound. Paramedics transported the victim to an area hospital.

The shooting happened in the parking lot.

The victim is cooperating with police.

Police continue to look for the shooter.

Officers blocked off the area around the restaurant with crime scene tape while they investigated the incident.

This is a developing story and will be updated.