Kansas City, Kansas police search for suspects after child was fatally shot outside home

A child was shot to death in broad daylight Wednesday evening outside a home in Kansas City, Kansas, according to police.

KCKPD Maj. Violetta Magee said at the scene that the shooting happened in the 3100 block of Greeley Avenue around 6 p.m. Magee said detectives were working to find out what happened and who was responsible.

The child, whose age was not immediately known, was outside with an adult at the time of the shooting. Magee confirms that several shots were fired.

Maggie said the child had multiple wounds. He was taken to the hospital and was declared brought dead there.

Magee said investigators are seeking witnesses and video surveillance.

Police asked anyone, including neighbors, who might have information about the shooting. He called the killing “a tragedy” on Wednesday.

“It’s heartbreaking. We don’t want to see anyone get shot. Especially not a little child,” she said, adding that police were using “every resource possible” to find suspects.

Kansas City, Kansas police were asking anyone with information to contact Tips Hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS.