Fatal shooting reported near 39th and Rainbow

A fatal shooting has been reported about 5:08 p.m. Saturday near 39th and Rainbow Boulevard in Kansas City, Kansas.

According to a police spokesman, a woman in her 20s suffered a gunshot wound. The victim of the shooting was taken to a hospital. Although originally the injury was thought to be non-life-threatening, the hospital later reported the victim died during surgery.

Police have identified a suspect in the homicide case, according to a social media post by the police chief.

The shooting is under investigation by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division. Anyone with information is asked the call the TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS.