In the early morning hours of August 26, 2019, Travis L. Turner, a 36-year-old male, was shot and killed in Kansas City, Missouri. The incident occurred on the 3100 block of Kensington Avenue, where police responded to reports of a shooting shortly after 2:30 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered Turner in front of a residence; he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The shooting that claimed Turner's life also left another man critically injured.
This second victim was found in a vehicle that had crashed less than a mile from the scene of the shooting. It is believed he was also shot on Kensington Avenue before driving away and crashing. He was transported to a local hospital in critical but stable condition.
In the immediate aftermath of the double shooting, investigators canvassed the area for evidence and witnesses. However, law enforcement officials did not release any information about a potential suspect or suspects in the homicide. A reward of up to $25,000 was offered for information leading to an arrest in the case.
Years have passed since Travis Turner's death, and his murder remains unsolved. No arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. According to a 2023 report from a true-crime podcast, Turner was shot eight times in the back. The report also suggested that there were witnesses to the shooting who have not come forward with information. The second man who was shot and survived has reportedly not cooperated with the police investigation. The case remains an open and unresolved homicide, leaving a family still searching for answers and justice.
