On September 26, 2016, 33-year-old male Earl Cortez Watson was found dead in Kansas City, Missouri, the victim of a fatal shooting. Police officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area of 83rd Street and Wayne Avenue, where they discovered Watson with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased at the scene, marking a violent end to his life in the southern part of the city.
Watson was known to his friends and family as a dedicated father and an aspiring artist.
He performed as a rapper under the nickname 'Bigface Hunned' and was reportedly preparing to release his second CD later that month. In addition to his musical pursuits, he worked various trades and was an active member of the 35th Street Missionary Baptist Church. He left behind a grieving family, including his mother, siblings, and several children.
Following the homicide, Kansas City police launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Authorities canvassed the neighborhood near the intersection of 83rd and Wayne for witnesses and evidence. Despite the initial police response and the community's loss, public reports from the time did not immediately identify a suspect or announce an arrest specifically connected to Watson’s death, leaving the case as part of the city's ongoing struggle with gun violence during that period.
