On a Monday afternoon in Kansas City, Missouri, the life of 33-year-old Earl Cortez Watson was tragically cut short. On September 26, 2016, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Watson was discovered shot inside his vehicle near the intersection of 83rd Street and Wayne Avenue. A report of the shooting prompted police to respond to the scene where they found him in the driver's seat of his car.
Despite the efforts of emergency responders, Earl Watson was pronounced dead at the scene from gunshot
wounds. In the immediate aftermath of the incident, law enforcement officials had no information about a potential suspect or the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting. It was unclear whether the assailant had been on foot or in another vehicle.
Following his death, Earl Cortez Watson was remembered by his family and friends. His funeral services were held on Saturday, October 8, 2016, at Memorial Church International in Kansas City, followed by his burial at Brooking Cemetery. As of now, public online sources and official press releases do not contain information regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in connection with the murder of Earl Watson. The case remains an unresolved chapter for his loved ones and the community.
