On June 12, 2012, police officers in Kansas City, Missouri, were dispatched to the 81st Street and Garfield Avenue area following reports of a shooting. Upon arriving at the scene, responders located a Black male victim, identified as 19-year-old Artreze L. Dorsey, lying on the ground in front of a residence at 8040 Garfield Avenue. He was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound and was in critical condition when authorities found him.
Emergency medical personnel transported Dorsey to a nearby hospital for treatment of his injuries. Despite medical intervention, he ultimately succumbed to his wounds and was pronounced dead. The incident was classified as a homicide, and detectives from the Kansas City Police Department’s Homicide Unit began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
As of the last available updates from law enforcement records, the case remains unsolved. Police have not reported any arrests, and no suspects have been publicly identified or charged in connection with Dorsey's death. The investigation has continued as a cold case, with authorities urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact the TIPS Hotline or the homicide division to assist in identifying those responsible.
