A fatal shooting inside a Kansas City restaurant late Saturday night has left one man dead and another hospitalized, according to police.
Officers were dispatched to a business near 31st Street and Prospect Avenue at approximately 8 p.m. after receiving reports of gunfire. When police arrived, they discovered two adult men suffering from gunshot wounds inside the restaurant.
One of the victims was pronounced dead at the scene. He has been identified as Decorrian Partee, 28. The second victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where authorities say he is in stable condition and expected to survive.
Preliminary information from investigators indicates that the shooting followed an interaction involving multiple individuals inside the restaurant. Police have not released details about what led up to the gunfire, nor have they identified any suspects. No arrests have been announced.
Detectives remained on the scene for several hours Saturday night, canvassing the area, collecting evidence, and speaking with potential witnesses. The incident has once again raised concerns about violent crime in the area, as community members expressed shock and grief over the deadly encounter.
Kansas City police are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously through the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS. Authorities say a reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details are expected to be released as police continue to work the case.
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