Vigil Held After Deadly Shooting at Kansas City Nightclub

Community mourns loss of two women killed in attack on Southwest Boulevard

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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A group of about two dozen family members and friends gathered outside a Kansas City, Missouri, nightclub on Monday afternoon to mourn the victims of a deadly shooting that left two women dead and two others injured the previous night.

Why it matters

The shooting on Southwest Boulevard has shaken the local community, raising concerns about public safety and gun violence in the area. Residents are calling for justice and solutions to prevent such tragedies from happening again.

The details

The shooting occurred at a nightclub on Southwest Boulevard in Kansas City on Sunday evening. Police responded to reports of gunfire and found four people who had been shot. Two women were pronounced dead at the scene, while the other two victims were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. The identities of the victims have not been released, and no arrests have been made so far.

  • The shooting took place on Sunday evening.
  • The vigil was held on Monday afternoon.

The players

Kansas City, Missouri

The city where the shooting and vigil took place.

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What’s next

Police are investigating the shooting and searching for suspects. The community is calling for increased safety measures and solutions to address gun violence in the area.

The takeaway

This tragic incident has once again highlighted the need for comprehensive strategies to address gun violence and improve public safety in Kansas City neighborhoods, especially in areas with a history of such incidents.