KANSAS CITY, Kan. – The Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery at Matney Park, near 39th and Shawnee Drive, Sunday afternoon.
Just after 3:00 p.m. deputies were called to Matney Park to investigate a shooting. When they arrived, they found a victim with a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to the hospital and treated for a non-life threatening, gunshot wound.
Initial investigation has discovered that the victim was robbed while sitting in a vehicle at the park. The suspect and victim fought over the gun and the victim was shot.
The suspect is a Hispanic male, approximately 5’9”, 170 pounds, with a possible scar on his face or cheek.
Investigators are asking anyone with information on this incident to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.