3 dead, 2 injured in shooting at nightclub in Kansas City, Missouri

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Three people were killed and two more were injured in a shooting at a nightclub in Kansas City early on Sunday morning. Law enforcement arrived on the scene at Klymax Lounge at 1:26 a.m. when they found five people who had suffered gunshot wounds. Klymax Lounge is located in the Oak Park Southeast neighborhood at 4244 Indiana Ave.

Two of those shot were pronounced dead at the scene, while another victim was pronounced dead after being transported to an area hospital.  Out of the 2 injured victims, one victim remains in critical condition while the other is considered to be in stable condition.

The Kansas City Police Department is investigating the shooting, with officers remaining on the scene Sunday morning speaking to witnesses. Police are asking that anyone with information relating to the incident contact the department’s detectives at 816-234-5043 or the anonymous hotline at 816-474-8477. Police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest.

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