Two women killed, two others wounded in Kansas City nightclub shooting

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Two women were killed and two others wounded in a shooting inside Club Status early Sunday morning, despite a “No Firearms Allowed” sign posted at the entrance.

The shooting happened just after 2 a.m. Sunday. Four people were shot, with two women killed. A third woman was hurt and a man remains in critical condition.

Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies were working security when the gunfire erupted inside the nightclub.

“I think there have been issues there throughout the years. But for the most part, what I’ve always understood is that they have security. But of course, what I’ve learned is that these shots were fired inside of the business. That indicates to me that someone was able to get that firearm in somehow,” said Councilman Crispin Rea, who represents Kansas City’s 4th District.

Rea said he has requested that the city’s disciplinary task force look into the matter and speak with the business owner to understand what happened.

“I have requested that the city’s disciplinary task force look into this matter. And speak with the business owner to understand what did or didn’t happen to make this an unsafe place for residents,” Rea said.

A memorial has been growing at the entrance to Club Status throughout Sunday as the community tries to make sense of what happened.

Police said they are still working to identify suspects in the case.

KCTV5 crews spoke with witnesses on scene who did not want to go on camera. They described the scene as ‘chaotic’. They said there were between 200 to 300 people at the nightclub prior to the shooting.