On the night of September 9, 2019, the quiet of the late evening was shattered by gunfire in the East Side of Kansas City, Missouri. Around 10:30 p.m., police officers were dispatched to the intersection of East 29th Street and Park Avenue following reports of a shooting. Upon arriving at the scene, first responders discovered a victim suffering from gunshot wounds.
despite their immediate response, the injuries proved fatal, and the individual was pronounced dead at the scene, marking another tragic event in a particularly violent window for the city.
The victim was identified as Antwain Damon Foster, a 41-year-old male resident of the area. His death contributed to a sudden surge in local homicides, as investigators noted he was one of four individuals killed within a single 24-hour period in Kansas City. This cluster of violence alarmed the community and stretched law enforcement resources as detectives worked to piece together the disparate crime scenes.
In the years following the incident, details regarding a motive or potential perpetrators have remained scarce. As of late 2025, no suspects had been publicly identified, and no arrests had been made in connection with the case. The investigation remains open, with authorities continuing to urge anyone with information to contact the TIPS Hotline to aid in resolving the cold case.
Foster, known affectionately by the nickname '4Knottz,' was remembered by his family as a devoted father who cherished his children, Aniyah and Amir. Tributes shared by loved ones described him as a protector with a big heart and a love for laughter. His funeral services were held later that month at the Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services, yet the lack of closure regarding his death continues to weigh on those he left behind.
