In the late hours of a Tuesday evening, the sound of gunfire shattered the quiet of a Kansas City, Missouri neighborhood, leading to the discovery of a grim scene. On May 12, 2020, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 600 block of Elmwood Avenue following reports of shots being fired. Inside the home, they found 32-year-old Jeremy Wayne Sartain and another man, Scott Collier, both suffering from fatal gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical personnel who responded to the scene pronounced both men deceased.
The investigation into the double homicide was immediately launched by the Kansas City Missouri Police Department. Authorities learned that several people were outside the residence when police arrived, and it was indicated that two individuals inside needed help. At the time, no information about a possible suspect or suspects was released to the public. The case was described as an ongoing investigation.
As of the latest available information, the deaths of Jeremy Wayne Sartain and Scott Collier remain unsolved. The Kansas City Police Department continues to list the case as an open homicide investigation. A reward of up to $25,000 has been offered for any information that leads to an arrest in connection with the double homicide. Authorities have urged anyone who may have seen something unusual in the area, which is known for significant foot and vehicle traffic near Independence Avenue, to come forward and contact the Homicide Unit or the TIPS Hotline. No arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified.
