Victim of double shooting in Kansas City identified as 36-year-old man

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – The victim of an early-week double shooting has been identified by investigators as a 36-year-old man.

The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department announced on Thursday, Jan. 16, that the man who passed away due to injuries sustained during a double shooting has been identified as Colton J. Stock, 36.

Law enforcement officials noted that around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, emergency crews were called to the area of 38th and Lister Ave. with reports of a disturbance. While en route, the call had been updated to a shooting.

When first responders arrived, they said they found Stock lying outside a nearby home with an apparent gunshot wound. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to the injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Investigators indicated that they also found a second adult male victim inside the home suffering from another gunshot wound. He was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.

A preliminary investigation revealed that the shooting most likely started due to an argument. Investigators continue to work to determine the relationship between both shooting victims and find a person of interest.

As of Thursday, no one had been taken into custody in connection with the investigation. No further information has been released.

A $25,000 reward has been offered for information that leads to a conviction in the case. Those with information about the shooting should report it to the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.

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