KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A shooting on Saturday night has left two young men dead and two others hospitalized in what authorities are calling a tragic and violent incident. The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department (KCKPD) responded to reports of gunfire around 9 p.m. in the area of North 70th Terrace and Garden Drive.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found two men with gunshot wounds lying outside. Despite emergency efforts, both victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Two additional victims, also suffering from gunshot injuries, were transported to a nearby hospital by EMS. Police have confirmed that the hospitalized victims are expected to survive.
The deceased victims have been identified as 19-year-old Javon Brown and 20-year-old Delorean Jackson, both residents of Kansas City, Kansas. Their deaths have shaken the local community and left loved ones grappling with an overwhelming sense of loss.
Details about the motive behind the shooting remain unclear. However, police have taken a person of interest into custody. Investigators have not released the individual’s identity or any potential charges, and the relationship between the suspect and the victims has yet to be confirmed.
Authorities are actively pursuing leads and reviewing surveillance footage from the area. Detectives are also speaking with witnesses in an effort to piece together the sequence of events that led to the deadly confrontation. The KCKPD has asked anyone with information to contact the Crimestoppers TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477. Tips can be submitted anonymously.
This shooting adds to growing concerns about violence in Kansas City, Kansas, a city that, like many across the country, has seen a troubling rise in gun-related crimes in recent years. Community leaders and residents are calling for solutions to help curb the violence and improve public safety.
As the investigation continues, the families of Brown and Jackson mourn the sudden loss of two young lives, while the families of the injured victims await updates on their recovery. Police remain focused on gathering evidence and pursuing justice in hopes of bringing closure to those impacted by this tragic incident.