On the evening of January 23, 2020, officers from the Kansas City Police Department were dispatched to the Northland area following reports of a shooting. The incident occurred around 8:40 p.m. in the parking lot of the Crown Heights 64 Apartments, located near Northeast 64th Street and North Oak Trafficway. Upon arrival, first responders discovered 27-year-old male Evan Franklin suffering from critical gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical personnel transported Franklin to a nearby hospital
for urgent treatment, but he succumbed to his injuries the following day, January 24, 2020. The homicide marked one of many violent incidents recorded in the Kansas City metro area that year, contributing to a significant rise in local violent crime statistics. Investigators processed the scene at the apartment complex, searching for evidence and potential witnesses to the event.
Despite the efforts of law enforcement and appeals from community advocacy groups like Corey's Network, the case has faced significant challenges in identifying those responsible. As of the most recent available reports, no arrests have been made in connection with Franklin's murder, and no suspects have been publicly named. The investigation remains open, with authorities continuing to seek information from the public to bring closure to the unsolved case.
