In a quiet neighborhood in Kansas City, Kansas, the morning of June 18, 2024, was shattered by the sound of gunfire. Responding to reports of a shooting shortly before noon, police arrived at the 2000 block of N. 33rd Terrace. Outside a home, they discovered the body of Justin R. Diaz, a 25-year-old White/Caucasian male from Raymore, Missouri. He had sustained a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department's Major Case Unit is
leading the investigation into the homicide. As of late June 2024, authorities had not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the shooting. The circumstances that led to the fatal event remain under investigation.
Law enforcement has appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone with information to contact the Crime Stoppers TIPS hotline. A cash reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest, and callers can remain anonymous. The investigation into the death of Justin Diaz is ongoing.
