In the autumn of 2020, the life of 22-year-old Patrick 'Patt' Sanders was tragically cut short in Kansas City, Missouri. On the evening of October 15th, police were called to the Stonegate Meadows apartments in the eastern part of the city following reports of gunfire. Witnesses at the scene recounted hearing shots and then seeing a man, who appeared to be wounded, running from the parking lot into one of the apartment buildings.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered Sanders in a
hallway, suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite the efforts of witnesses who attempted to provide first aid before police arrived, and the subsequent response from paramedics, Patrick Sanders was pronounced dead at the scene. At the time of his death, he was a warehouse worker and a graduate of Raytown High School. Family members described him as a caring individual with a big heart who was focused on living his life. They expressed their shock and confusion, stating they had no idea why he would have been at that particular apartment building.
The death of Patrick Sanders marked a grim milestone for Kansas City as its 155th homicide of the year, matching the city's record set in 2017. His family was already grappling with another recent tragedy; Patrick's uncle, Donnie Sanders, had been shot and killed by a Kansas City police officer in March of the same year. This series of events left the family reeling from an profound sense of loss.
As of the latest available online information, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in the fatal shooting of Patrick Sanders. The case remains an unresolved homicide, leaving his family and community still searching for answers and justice.
