On a late summer evening in Kansas City, Missouri, a dispute between two men escalated into a tragedy that claimed the lives of both. Cartez Monte Seals, a 28-year-old male, was fatally shot on August 25, 2019, outside the Brush Creek Community Center. Another man, Marcus Neal, 29, was also killed in the incident.
The unfortunate events of that day began with a prearranged meeting between Seals and Neal at the community center to address an ongoing feud.
An altercation broke out between the two men, and during the physical struggle, a handgun reportedly fell to the ground. A teenager who was present and recording the fight on his phone, 17-year-old Treshaun Hawkins, then picked up a handgun and fired multiple shots at both Seals and Neal.
Following the shooting, Hawkins fled the scene in a Ford Escape. One of the victims was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. An investigation by the Kansas City Police Department quickly identified Hawkins as the suspected shooter. The vehicle he used to flee was traced to a family member who confirmed Hawkins had been using it.
Accompanied by an attorney, Treshaun Hawkins surrendered to the police. He was subsequently charged as an adult with second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of Cartez Seals. He was also charged in connection with the death of Marcus Neal. Court documents described Hawkins as a Black male. Information regarding the ethnicity of Cartez Monte Seals was not available in online sources. Following his arrest, Hawkins was held in the Jackson County Detention Center on a $500,000 bond. Further details on the outcome of the trial, including any conviction or sentencing, are not available in the provided online sources.
