RAYTOWN, Mo. — The Raytown Police Department is investigating a shooting that left two people dead.

Officers responded to a shooting call in the 8700 block of James A. Reed around 12:00 p.m. They found two male children with apparent gunshot wounds.

One child was pronounced dead at the scene and the other was transported to a local area hospital where he died from his injuries. 

Police say one suspect is in custody and the investigation is still ongoing.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Tips Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).