On June 24, 2020, a nineteen-year-old African American male named Clyde Harris Jr. was tragically killed in a violent incident in Kansas City, Missouri. The shooting occurred late that afternoon while he was sitting on the front porch of a residence located at 4448 Paseo. The calm of the day was shattered around 4:50 p.m. when unknown assailants approached the home and opened fire, striking Harris.
Following the attack, the perpetrators fled the scene on foot, leaving the victim
critically injured. Emergency responders transported Harris to Truman Medical Center in hopes of saving his life, but he ultimately succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The brazen nature of the daylight shooting shook the local community, contributing to a particularly violent period in the city's history that summer.
Despite the efforts of the Kansas City Police Department, the case has presented significant challenges for investigators. As of the latest available reports, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder. Detectives have classified the incident as a cold case, continuing to seek leads regarding the identity of the black male suspects described by witnesses fleeing the area. The authorities have urged anyone with information to contact the homicide unit or the tips hotline to help bring closure to the grieving family.
Harris was laid to rest following services at the Justice Center, with arrangements handled by a local funeral home. He was interred at Memorial Park Cemetery, leaving behind family and friends who continue to await justice for the senseless act that cut his life short.
