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Jesus Mendoza

Death by Force
Case Description
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On May 13, 2024, 17-year-old Jesus Mendoza was fatally shot in Kansas City, Missouri. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. near Truman Road and Hardesty Avenue, following a report of a car prowler in the area. Upon arrival, officers found Mendoza unresponsive in a nearby business parking lot; he was pronounced dead at the scene. Another adult male victim was discovered with gunshot wounds and transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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  • https://www.kctv5.com: KCPD: Overnight shooting leaves 17-year-old dead, another hospitalized
  • KMBC: Teen killed after report of car prowler turns into shooting in Kansas City Missouri
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    Victim Details

    Jesus Mendoza

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Kansas-city

    MO

    2024-05-13

    17

    Jesus

    Mendoza

    11/08/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I came across this case today and it really got me thinking about community safety, especially for o... ...Read More
    11/19/2024
    I want to share my deepest condolences with the Mendoza family and the Kansas City community affecte... ...Read More
    09/14/2024
    Has anyone else been deeply moved by the recent updates on Jesus Mendoza's case? I can't stop thinki... ...Read More
    05/22/2024
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