On a cool November evening in Kansas City, Missouri, a discovery was made that would forever alter the lives of many. Aaron Dale Brake, a 38-year-old male, was found lifeless on the side of the road at the intersection of 12th Street and Fuller Avenue on November 20, 2018. Responding to a call for a medical emergency, police officers arrived to find that Brake had sustained a fatal gunshot wound.
His death was quickly classified as a homicide, prompting an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding his untimely demise.
Originally from Ottawa, Kansas, Aaron Brake was remembered by friends and loved ones for his warm and generous nature. His obituary noted his passing and details of a memorial service held in early December of that year. Those who knew him recalled his infectious laugh and cherished the memories they had of him.
In the wake of the tragedy, the Kansas City Police Department launched a full-scale investigation into the shooting. Authorities publicly appealed for any information that might lead to the apprehension of those responsible for Brake's death. At the time, law enforcement officials stated that they had no description of a suspect. Despite the ongoing investigation and the passage of time, there have been no publicly available reports of any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with the murder of Aaron Brake. His case is among the unsolved homicides in the Kansas City area, leaving a community and a family still waiting for justice.
