In the early evening of May 24, 2024, the sound of gunfire cut through the air near 31st Street and Van Brunt Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri. Patrolling police officers heard the shots and moved towards the source. Their investigation led them to a car wash where they discovered 37-year-old Kevion D. Bifford inside a vehicle, unresponsive. Emergency medical services were called to the scene, but Bifford was pronounced dead from multiple gunshot wounds.
Investigators believe the
shooting occurred near the exit ramp from eastbound Interstate 70 to Van Brunt Boulevard, before Bifford's vehicle came to a stop at the nearby car wash. Known in the local music scene as the rapper 2Gunn Kevi, his death sent ripples through the community. Bifford was experiencing a rise in his music career, having recently won a People's Choice award in Kansas City for his artistry. Friends and collaborators remembered him as a talented and determined individual who was dedicated to his music and turning his life around after previous legal issues. He was seen as an inspiration to many, and his music, with tracks like 'Vent' and 'I'm Dying,' resonated with a growing fanbase.
As of the latest reports, no arrests have been made in connection with the homicide, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or a motive for the shooting. The Kansas City Police Department's investigation into the death of Kevion Bifford remains active and ongoing. They have urged anyone with information to come forward, offering a substantial reward for details that lead to an arrest in the case that cut short the life of a man described as a devoted father, son, and brother.
