On June 22, 2020, 23-year-old DeJon Malik Bommon, a male resident of Kansas City, Missouri, was fatally shot in a violent incident that occurred in the early morning hours. Officers from the Kansas City Police Department were dispatched at approximately 12:15 a.m. to the 2800 block of Benton Plaza, located near Grove Park. Upon their arrival at the scene, first responders discovered Bommon lying in the street, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
He was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment, but he ultimately succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
The shooting incident involved a second victim who also sustained injuries during the altercation. This individual was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening wounds and survived the attack. Witnesses at the scene later reported to investigators that a disagreement had taken place prior to the gunfire. Following the shooting, a suspect was observed fleeing the area in a dark-colored sedan, driving away in an unknown direction.
As of the available information surrounding the case, no arrests have been reported, and no specific suspects have been publicly identified by law enforcement. The investigation remained active following the event, with detectives canvassing the neighborhood for evidence and appealing to the community for leads. Authorities offered a reward for information that could lead to an arrest, but the homicide has not been linked to any concluded trial or conviction in public records.
