Published 21:04 IST, October 6th 2019
US: 4 people killed, 5 injured in shooting incident in Kansas City
On Sunday, a total of 9 people were shot inside the Tequila KC Bar in Kansas City, US out of which 4 persons died on the spot. No individual has been arrested.
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On Sunday, a total of 9 people were shot inside Tequila KC Bar in Kansas City, United States of America out of which 4 persons died on spot. According to police spokesperson Thomas Tomasic, this incident happened at about 1.30 am local time. one has been arrested so far. While all deceased men have been identified as Hispanic, Tomasic refused to attribute a racial motive to crime. He stated that two men got into a dispute with some people in bar, after which y left place. Subsequently, y returned back with handguns and shot persons.
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Injured persons in stable condition
Tequila KC bar is a private venue, open only to members. 5 injured people mand to flee bar and took refuge in a nearby park. While 4 of m were taken to University of Kansas hospital, one person was rushed to Truman Medical Center. y are reported to be in a stable condition. Besides Kansas City Police, nts from Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms also arrived at scene. Shells of a handgun were recovered from spot. nts witnessed highly emotive moments as a woman broke down in tears, while ar man threw up. Later, officers re-entered bar with a search warrant at around 7.30 am. Speaking to a local news publication, Juan Ramirez, a citizen of Kansas City revealed that his 29-year-old nephew was among those killed.
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Mayor reacts
Quinton Lucas, mayor of Kansas City opined that he was pained at shooting. He expressed solidarity with everyone affected by incident.
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(With inputs from ncies)
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19:51 IST, October 6th 2019