India, June 17 -- A series of shootings targeting motorists across highways and roadways in Kansas City, Missouri, has left one person dead and four others injured. This has prompted a homicide investigation and an hours-long police standoff with a suspect in nearby Independence.

Authorities believe the incidents, which unfolded within about 30 minutes on Tuesday evening, are connected and involve a single person of interest. Investigators are still working to determine what led to the attacks.

Here's what we know so far.

According to Kansas City police, officers were notified of four shooting victims between 6 pm and 6:30 pm Tuesday. KSHB 41 reported that the victims were driving eastbound on highways or roadways when one or more shot...