In the early morning hours of November 8, 2020, the life of 59-year-old Theodore Stallings was tragically cut short in Kansas City, Missouri. A male victim of gun violence, Stallings was discovered by police officers who were responding to a call of shots fired in the vicinity of 56th and Euclid Avenue shortly before 7 a.m.
Upon their arrival at the scene, law enforcement found Stallings outside a residence, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical services were dispatched to the location, but his injuries proved fatal, and he was pronounced deceased at the scene. Homicide detectives and crime scene personnel began an immediate investigation, canvassing the area for potential witnesses and evidence.
At the time of the incident, police had no information about a potential suspect or what may have led to the shooting. In the days and years that have followed, publicly available information has not offered any updates regarding arrests or the identification of any suspects in the death of Theodore Stallings. His case is one of many unsolved homicides in the city, leaving a void for his family and community. Funeral services for Stallings were held on Monday, November 16, 2020, followed by his interment at Memorial Park Cemetery.
