1 man dead, 1 woman hospitalized in shooting on Norton Avenue

Just before midnight on Wednesday, September 11, officers responded to calls of a shooting at 40th St. and Norton Ave., east of Prospect Ave.
Published: Sep. 12, 2024 at 5:45 AM CDT
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Just before midnight on Wednesday, September 11, officers responded to calls of a shooting at 40th St. and Norton Ave., just east of Prospect Ave. and a few blocks west of George Melcher Elementary School.

When officers arrived, they found a man, identified as 43-year-old Willie L. Judon III, shot to death on the front porch of a nearby house.

A woman was also found suffering from a gunshot and was transported to a nearby hospital. She is expected to recover.

Homicide detectives are investigating what led up to the shooting, gathering evidence, and collecting witness statements to identify a person of interest.

The TIPS Hotline accepts anonymous calls at 816-474-TIPS. There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information submitted anonymously leading to closure in the case.

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