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Jun 18, 2026 Major2
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Kansas City Shootings Leave One Dead, Four Injured; World Cup Fans Among Victims
A 22-year-old gunman carried out five shootings across Kansas City on Tuesday evening, killing one person and wounding four others, including an Uber driver transporting American fans of Argentina's World Cup team. The suspect remained at large as of Thursday, with police locating his last known location in a suburban home before he fled.
Quick Facts
Who
22-year-old male suspect
What
Five shootings across Kansas City
When
Tuesday between 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Where
Kansas City, Missouri
- Five shootings across Kansas City
- Uber struck by gunfire
- Vehicle crashed into pole
- Suspect tracked to residence in Independence
- Police standoff at suspect's home
A series of five shootings across Kansas City, Missouri on Tuesday evening killed one person and injured four others, including an Uber driver transporting American fans of Argentina's national soccer team to a World Cup match. The incidents occurred between 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. across a 5-mile stretch of the city, with three shootings occurring on Interstates 70 and 670 as they pass through downtown, and two others on Truman Road. A 22-year-old male suspect, described as armed and dangerous, remained at large as of Thursday following the attacks.
The Uber carrying Argentine supporters was fired upon by someone in another vehicle, with two shots striking the driver in the leg. The driver's injuries were not life-threatening, according to police Captain Jacob Becchina. Two of the fans told Argentine media outlet La Nación that they initially mistook the gunshots for a popping tire before realizing the driver had been hit. After providing statements to police, the fans were transported to Arrowhead Stadium by patrol cars to attend Argentina's match against Algeria, which the country won.
Police identified three adults and a teenager as the injured victims, all of whom were hospitalized. One adult suffered life-threatening injuries. About 6:30 p.m., officers responded to a vehicle that had crashed into a pole on Truman Road further east. The driver was discovered to have a gunshot wound during hospital treatment and subsequently died from his injuries.
Detectives believe the non-fatal shootings occurred in rapid succession from west to east, linked to a single suspect. Police tracked the suspect to a residence in Independence, a suburb located approximately 2 miles east of where the fatal victim was found, prompting a standoff. However, when officers entered the home around 8 a.m. Wednesday, the suspect was no longer present. Additionally, authorities in Kansas City, Kansas have issued a warrant for the suspect related to an illegal discharge of a firearm incident on June 11.
Why This Matters
This incident highlights the vulnerability of civilians to random gun violence in the U.S. and the operational challenges law enforcement faces in responding to active shooting sprees across sprawling urban areas. The involvement of World Cup fans underscores how global sporting events can intersect with domestic public safety concerns, while the suspect remaining at large raises ongoing community safety risks and questions about investigative capabilities.