Four people killed after attackers open fire in bar in Kansas City (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Four people have been killed and at least five others injured after gunmen, who are still at large, entered a bar in Kansas City and started shooting.
The incident took place shortly before 1:30am at the Tequila KC bar on Central Avenue in downtown Kansas City.
A truly heartbreaking moment, a circle of woman hugging one another, crying outside at a bar where 9 people were shot, 4 died in KCK. @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/ljiyuIQRuQ
— Nick Starling (@NickStarlingTV) October 6, 2019
Police say there was at least two attackers, who were armed with handguns. They fled the scene after the incident. Investigations have revealed that an earlier dispute inside the bar lead to the shooting.
Approximately 40 people were in the venue when the incident occurred and the victims were all Hispanic males, according to 41 Action News.
This is what the scene looks like from Baltimore and Central Ave. @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/EMTLFc2nUV
— Nick Starling (@NickStarlingTV) October 6, 2019
"Detectives are here and are looking at any surveillance," Officer Thomas Tomasic told the local news outlet. "This is definitely one of those that we’re going to do everything very slowly, very methodically and correctly."
One of the victims was in their late 50s, one was in his mid 30s and the other two were in their mid 20s. The injured people were transported to hospitals in the area and they are all believed to be in a stable condition.
Getting a closer look at the scene. Still very active. Many people here trying to get an update on what happened, unsure if they are family members. @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/oQCEcTjEtI
— Jordan Betts (@JordanBettsTV) October 6, 2019
Kansas City Mayor, David Alvey, said he will pray for the family of the victims and the assailants and the shooting was "sad for all those involved."
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