KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement are working for crime scenes after four reported homicides in Kansas City, Missouri over the Halloween weekend.
On Monday police identified the teen who died in a shooting at early Sunday as 19-year-old Elijah Romero, according to Officer Alanya Gonzalez.
Just before 1:30a.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to 29th and Penn Valley Drive in Penn Valley Park on a reported shooting.
Upon arrival, officers observed an adult male victim, later identified as 19-year-old Elijah Romero suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers performed lifesaving measures until the arrival of EMS who transported the Romero to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. While on scene, two additional male shooting victims arrived at area hospitals believed to be related. One victim suffered from life-threatening injuries and the additional victim was listed as stable with non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers and detectives continue working to identify any subjects of interest, or additional persons involved.
Homicide detectives and crime scene personnel responded to the scene to begin collecting evidence and gathering any available witness statements.