In May 2017, the community of Kansas City, Missouri, was shaken by the tragic death of 21-year-old Evette Marie Clint. A young mother known for her vivacious personality and deep devotion to her family, Evette had spent the evening of May 7 at Swope Park, a popular local gathering spot. She had attended a barbecue with relatives and was preparing to leave the park around 9:00 p.m. to pick up her three-year-old daughter, Kaylee.
As she sat in the driver’s seat of her car, a gun battle suddenly erupted nearby, unleashing a barrage of bullets into the crowded area.
Evette was struck by gunfire while still inside her vehicle, an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire of a violent dispute she had no part in. Emergency responders arrived to find her critically wounded, and she was rushed to a local hospital for urgent medical treatment. Despite the efforts of medical staff and the prayers of her close-knit family, her injuries proved too severe. She remained in the hospital for several days before being pronounced dead on May 10, 2017.
Her death devastated her family, who described her as the 'backbone' of their unit—a supportive sister and daughter who brought energy and laughter to every gathering. Following the shooting, authorities launched an investigation, urging witnesses who were at the busy park to come forward with information. The police noted that many people were present during the incident, yet the investigation faced significant challenges.
In the years following the shooting, Evette Clint's case was listed among the metro area's unsolved homicides. As of the latest available information, no specific suspects have been arrested or charged in connection with her murder. Her family and local community organizations have continued to honor her memory, maintaining hope that those responsible for the violence at Swope Park that night will eventually be brought to justice.
