On the evening of Friday, December 15, 2023, a shooting in Kansas City, Missouri, resulted in the death of 14-year-old Dadrien Chico Valdez. The incident occurred around 7:00 p.m. near the intersection of St. John Avenue and White Avenue in the South Indian Mound neighborhood.
Kansas City police officers were dispatched to the area after receiving reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they were directed to a nearby residence where they found the young male inside, suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency medical aid was administered at the scene before he was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, investigators began gathering evidence and seeking witnesses. Law enforcement officials indicated that they did not believe the shooting was a random act. At the time of the initial reports, no suspect had been identified, and no arrests had been made. The Kansas City police appealed to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case. As of late 2025, there have been no subsequent public announcements regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in the death of Dadrien Chico Valdez.
