Ohio Avenue Shooting Under Investigation | Kansas City News

Early Sunday morning in Kansas City, Kansas, a tense standoff ended in tragedy when police fatally shot 19-year-old Leonel Lozoya-Espara after he refused to drop his gun. Officers say he turned toward them with the weapon raised, triggering the shooting—no officers were injured. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is now investigating, reviewing footage and witness accounts from neighbors who described a chaotic scene with gunfire, a crowd of teens, and revving engines. Findings will be handed to the District Attorney for review as the community grapples with the aftermath of this deadly encounter. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9512b23474c9cbcf