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CRIME

Unsolved Homicides

We appreciate witnesses coming forward and providing statements. The Kansas City Missouri Police Department will continue to investigate these and other homicides until the suspects are identified, caught, and the cases are brought to the appropriate prosecutor’s offices. As always, for immediate assistance, call 9-1-1.

To provide anonymous tips: Call the TIPS Hotline 816-474-TIPS (816-474-8477). Submit Web Tips at KCcrimestoppers.com. Download the FREE mobile app, P3Tips, available on Google Play and Apple iOS platforms. It is fully functional on smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktops. This allows for uploading of photos and videos. There is up to a $25,000 dollar reward eligible for information leading to an arrest.

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Antonio Shanklin
Case Report Number: 18-73883

Antonio Shanklin B/M 01/26/1981

Occurred: 09/24/2018, 0542 hours @ 3808 Wabash
Antonio was leaving the address when he was shot and killed by the suspect.

Det. Chase Crowell (816)234-5214

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Jaquon Harris
Case Report Number: 18-72405

Jaquon Harris B/M 08/06/1995

Occurred: 09/18/2018, 1806 hours @ 3736 South Benton

Jaquon was visiting a friend at the listed address when a vehicle drove down the
street and began shooting at him. Jaquon died on 9/21/18 from his injuries.

Det. Daniel Frazier (816)889-1666

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Tasheika Baker
Case Report Number: 18-63053

Tasheika Baker B/F 11/21/1976

On 8/16/2018 at 2229 hours officer were dispatched to I-470 and Raytown Rd on
a shooting. They canvassed and located the victim at I-470 and View High. Lee's
Summit Fire/EMS were first at the scene and transported the victim to Research
Hospital. The victim was declared deceased at the hospital.

Det. Thomas Hammond is the case detective and can be reached at 816-234-
5218.

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Jerel A Price
Case Report Number: 18-62437

Jerel A Price B/M 6/16/1991

On 8/14/2018 at approximately 2353 hours officers were dispatched to 3543
Prospect in regard to a Shotspotter call. The call was later updated to a shooting.
Upon officer arrival they located the victim in the northbound lanes of traffic.
EMS responded and declared the victim deceased.

Det. Hobart Price is the case detective and can be reached at 816-234-5248.

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Leo Woodruff
Case Report Number: 180059548

Homicide occurred 08-04-2018 @ 2338 hrs

4909 E 39th Pl Jackson Co, KCMO

Witness heard several gunshots before leaving his residence and observing a male lying beside a vehicle unconscious. Officers arrived and the victim was transported to the hospital where he died from his injuries.

Another witness was contacted who was with the victim when the shooting occurred. The witness stated she planned to meet the victim to buy some marijuana. She borrowed a tan SUV from her friend and she drove to the cul de sac and waited for the victim. When the victim arrived, he parked in front of the SUV and got into the passenger side of the SUV.

Two unknown black male suspects approached the vehicle. Suspect #2 had a gun and told them to get out of the vehicle. They took $40 from the witness and she took off running and called 911. As she was running she heard gunshots.

At this time there are no leads. Anyone with information about this homicide or any other homicide please call the homicide unit at 816-234-5330.

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Tyrone Standifer
Case Report Number: 18-58836

Tyrone Standifer B/M 12/14/1963

On 8/2/2018 at 1615 hours, the 1010 Squad responded to 18th and Prospect in
regard to a homicide. One deceased male was located at the scene and a second
living victim was transported to the hospital with critical injuries. The actual
shooting scene was located at 22nd and Walrond.

Det. Brent Taney is the case detective and can be reached at 816-889-1655.

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Shanterria Edwards
Case Report Number: 18-59573

Shanterria Edwards B/F 7/2/1992

Occurred: 07/23/2018, 0220 hours @ 1326 E. 89th
Shanterria was sitting inside her vehicle when the suspect began shooting into the
vehicle. Shanterria was struck by gunfire and died at the scene.

Det. Leland Blank (816)889-1667

 

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Justin Powell
Case Report Number: 18-47544

Justin Powell B/M 12/5/1987

On 6-23-2018 at approximately 0049 hours officers were in the area of Linwood
and Agnes on a shots fired call when an officer observed a black vehicle
southbound on Agnes at Linwood. Officers located a deceased black male in the
rear of 3108 East Linwood, a vacant residence. The suspect(s) fled the scene in an
unknown direction by unknown means.

Det. Daniel Thomas is the case detective and can be reached at 816-234-5204.

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Brian K. Mitchell
Case Report Number: 18-44815

Brian K. Mitchell B/M 9/25/1973

On 6-13-2018 at approximately 1752 hours Officers were dispatched to 5904 E.
40th Terr. on a reported shooting. At this location the officers were flagged down
by a witness who directed the officers to a party who appeared to be suffering
from a gunshot wound. The subject was declared deceased by medical personnel.

Det. Scott Emery is the case detective and can be reached at 816-234-5219.

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Tevon Hardy
Case Report Number: 18-039735

Tevon Hardy B/M 01/22/1993

On 05/27/2018 at 0203 hours Officers with the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department were
dispatched to Blue Parkway and Coal Mine Road (4721 Coal Mine Road), in regard to a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers observed a male performing CPR on a victim suffering from apparent
gunshot wounds. Officers then took over performing life saving measures until KCFD EMS
arrived. The victim was transported to Truman Medical Center where he was pronounced
deceased.

Det. Bonita Cannon is the case detective and she can be reached at 816-379-5115

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