Richard D. Minor was a son, brother, grandson, and friend who was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. The 16-year-old male was born on January 30, 2010, to Kiaira D. Bolton and Richard A. Davis. Though his family says his time on earth was brief, they vowed that the love and memories he left behind would last a lifetime. In an obituary, his loved ones wrote that losing him left an emptiness in their hearts that words could not explain.
They promised to forever cherish the memories, laughter, and moments they were blessed to share with him.
In the early morning hours of Sunday, September 27, 2026, Richard’s life was tragically cut short. Just after 3:30 a.m., officers with the Kansas City Police Department were dispatched to the 4100 block of Jackson Avenue in response to an ambulance call. When police arrived at the residential street, they were directed to a driveway where they found Richard lying on the ground. He was suffering from gunshot wounds. The officers immediately began to render aid until Kansas City Fire Department medics arrived and took over.
Richard was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Despite the efforts of first responders and medical staff, he was pronounced deceased a short time after his arrival. The Kansas City Police Department immediately launched a homicide investigation into the shooting. Detectives began canvassing the neighborhood, searching for evidence and speaking with potential witnesses to determine the circumstances that led to the fatal gunfire.
The investigation is being handled by the Kansas City Police Department. In the days following the shooting, police had not taken any suspects into custody and had not released any information about a potential motive or what may have preceded the incident. Authorities have appealed to the public for assistance, asking anyone who may have seen or heard something in the area around the time of the shooting to come forward. No details about potential surveillance footage have been made public.
Richard was preceded in death by both his mother, Kiaira D. Bolton, and his father, Richard A. Davis. He is survived by his stepfather, George Bolton; his grandmother, Victoria Brown; his sisters, Alleana Minor, Angel Bolton, and Amani Rockette; and his brother, Jalen Bolton. He also left behind a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and friends who mourned his sudden and violent death. His family found comfort in knowing that the love they had for him would never fade and that his memory would live on through everyone who knew and loved him.
A visitation and funeral service for Richard were held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Serenity Funeral Home in Kansas City. As of early October 2026, the investigation into Richard Minor's homicide remains ongoing, and no arrests have been made. Police urge anyone with information to contact the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Tips hotline at 816-474-TIPS. All tips can be made anonymously.
