William R. Watson murdered or death by force in Kansas City, Missouri.

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William R. Watson, 17, a male, was shot late on July 20, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri, and arrived at a local hospital by private vehicle just before midnight with a life-threatening gunshot wound. Investigators believe the violence unfolded near 69th Street and Bellefontaine Avenue, and detectives began piecing together what led up to the shooting as the case shifted from an assault investigation to a homicide inquiry.

Despite emergency care, William R. Watson, 17, a male, died days l ...Read More

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https://fox4kc.com/news/kcmo-shooting-now-being-investigated-as-a-homicide/

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Victim Details

name

William R. Watson

gender

Male

race

Black / African American

city

Kansas City

state

Date of Death

2025-07-25

Age at Death

First Name

William

Last Name

R. Watson

Last Updated

11/16/2025

William R. Watson
Death by Force

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William R. Watson Death by Force

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William R. Watson
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