10 Oct 2024 | 02:19 AM UTC
US: Police activity ongoing in Westport neighborhood of Kansas City, Mo., the evening of Oct. 9 after shooting
Police responding to shooting near W. 40th Street and Westport Road in Westport, Kansas City, Mo., US, evening Oct. 9. Disruptions likely.
Police are responding to a shooting at a bar near the intersection of W. 40th Street and Westport Road in the Westport neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri, the evening of Oct. 9. The motivation behind the incident, which was reported just after 20:00, is currently unclear. At least five people have been injured. Police have not reported any associated arrests.
Heightened security, localized transit, and business disruptions are likely in the area over the coming hours as police work to arrest suspects and investigate the incident.
Avoid the area over the coming hours. Plan for localized transit and business disruptions. Strictly heed the directives of authorities.
