Early morning shooting kills man in Gladstone

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Published: May 16, 2025 at 1:24 PM CDT
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - An early morning shooting in Gladstone resulted in the death of a 21-year-old man.

The Gladstone Police Department said officers were called to 6002 NE Bircain Place at 2:16 a.m. Friday for a reported disturbance with shots fired. When they arrived, they found a man inside an apartment with gunshot wounds.

The man was taken to the hospital by Gladstone EMS and was pronounced dead shortly after.

GPD said two men were taken into questioning in connection to the shooting.

The investigation remains ongoing, police said. Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to call 816-436-3550 or the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.