On a late summer afternoon in Kansas City, Missouri, a dispute turned deadly, claiming the life of Curtis Andre Presley, a 21-year-old male. The incident unfolded on Sunday, August 19, 2018, in the 1400 block of White Avenue, where Presley was involved in a heated argument with several occupants of a green Chevrolet. A woman who witnessed the confrontation from her home later recounted the events, stating she had hoped the argument would de-escalate.
Tragically, her hopes were dashed
when a man emerged from the car and fired a shot into Presley's chest. The witness promptly dialed 911, and emergency services arrived to find Presley lying on the sidewalk with a fatal gunshot wound. Investigators later located the green Chevrolet abandoned on Topping Avenue, just a block west of the shooting. In the immediate aftermath, a spokesperson for the Kansas City Police Department expressed the frustration of both law enforcement and the community with the recent spate of violence and urged anyone with information to come forward.
Curtis Andre Presley was a lifelong resident of the Kansas City area, having been educated in the Lee's Summit public school system. Known for his kind and outgoing nature, he was a member of the Job Corps in Mingo, Missouri, and the Hope of Glory Ministries Church of God In Christ. He was a devoted father to his young daughter, Allison, and is remembered by his parents, Willie and Felicia Presley, his siblings, and a host of other relatives and friends.
In the years that have passed since the shooting, no arrests have been publicly announced, and no suspects have been named in connection with the death of Curtis Andre Presley. The investigation into his murder remains ongoing, leaving a resolution for his family and community yet to be found.
