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.
Dominic Clarkson B/M 01-09-1997
Occurred: 12/12/2017, 1314 hours at 6921 Blue Parkway
On December 12, 2017 the victim was entering the business when he became
involved in a confrontation with the suspect. The victim was shot and died at the
scene.
Det. Wayne Fitzner (816)234-5331
Deandre L. Cooper B/M 12/16/1984
Occurred: 12/12/2017, 2346 hours at 5501 South Benton
On December 12, 2017 the victim was leaving his residence when he was
approached by the suspects with guns. They ordered the victim to the ground
then shot him.
Det. Tim Fitzgerald (816)234-5214
Alexxandra Morris Native American Female 02/09/1994
Discovered:: 12/11/2017, 70th and Spruce Ave at 0047 hours
On December 11, 2017 a citizen was driving down the street when they observed
the victim lying on the side of the road. The victim had been shot multiple times.
Det. Daniel Frazier (816)889-1666
Lamon Clark Jr B/M 23 YOA
On 11/12/2017 at approximately 1606 hours, officers of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department were dispatched to Research Medical Center located at 2316 E Meyer Boulevard, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri in regard to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered that multiple victims had arrived in a white Dodge Charger. The victim was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and died shortly after arrival to the hospital. The death is being investigated as a homicide.
Anyone with any information about this homicide is urged to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS, or Det. Drake, case detective, at KCPD Homicide Unit 816-889-1647/ 816-234-5228
At 5 p.m. Nov. 1, 2017, officers responded to 16th and Lister in regard to a shooting. The victim was located in an overturned vehicle deceased from gunshot injuries. Witnesses reported two unknown black males exited the vehicle and fled the scene in another vehicle described as a blue or dark-colored vehicle. Anyone with information in regard to this case are encouraged to contact Det. Scott Mullen the case detective and can he can be reached at 816-234-5336 or call the TIPS Hotline.
Christopher Shaver B/M 12/25/1989
On 10/26/2017 at approximately 1756 hours Officers were dispatched to 2218 E.
69th Terr. in regard to a shooting. At this location the officers located the victim,
Christopher Shaver, in the street suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was
transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. A surviving
victim was transported to and area hospital for treatment of injuries. Suspect
vehicle was described as a black vehicle.
Det. Thomas Hammond is the case detective and he can be reached at 816-234-
5218.
Dajanna Haislip B/F 01/23/1998
On 10/25/2017 at 2154 hours, Officers were dispatched to 45th and Elmwood on a reported
shooting. Upon arrival Officers located Dajanna Haislip lying in the street with an apparent
gunshot wound. Haislip was transported to a local hospital where she later died as a result of
her injuries. Additional victims that were at the scene and uninjured provided information that
there were two black male suspects who were shooting at them, and then fled the scene in
vehicles.
Det. Nathan VanVickle is the case detective and he can be reached at 816-581-0755
John Owens Jr., B/M, 7/11/1986
On 10/25/2017 at 0807 hours Officers responded to Independence Ave. and
Elmwood on a reported shooting. The officers located the victim, John Owens Jr.,
on the street suffering from gunshot wounds. The officers were also able to locate
and stop a vehicle belonging to the victim which had a witness inside. The witness
was transported to HQ where she provided a statement.
Det. Daniel Thomas is the case detective and he can be reached at 816-234-5204.
Reyanna M. Fisher B/F 12/19/1992
Discovered: 10/20/2017, 1629 hours at 2402 E. 59th St.
On October 20, 2017 a relative arrived at Reyanna’s residence and discovered her
inside her house, deceased from a gunshot wound.
Det. Tim Fitzgerald (816)234-5214
Melvin L. Blackmon B/M 12/05/1975
Occurred: 10/16/2017, 2209 hours at 8323 Lydia
On October 16, 2017 a resident heard the sound of shots and upon leaving his
residence he observed the victim lying on the side of the street. The victim was
found to have been shot multiple times.
Det. Wayne Fitzner (816)234-5331