Tuesday, July 7, 2009

14-year-old killed July 5 identified

At approximately 9:20 p.m. July 5, Kansas City police were called to the area of Linwood and College in regard to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a black male in his teens deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim has been identified as 14-year-old William L. Parker, of Kansas City, Kan.

Witnesses say they observed the victim in the driveway and called police. There are no suspects in custody. Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at 816.474.8477.