On a Friday evening in Kansas City, Kansas, on September 4, 2020, a burst of gunfire shattered the night, leaving two men fatally wounded. The incident occurred shortly before 10 p.m. in an alley in the 1800 block of North 31st Street. When police arrived at the scene, they discovered 56-year-old Raymond McElroy, a Black male, who had already succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
A second victim, 28-year-old Jose Flores-Portillo, was found nearby with critical gunshot
wounds. Emergency services transported him to a local hospital, but tragically, he also died from his injuries. The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department promptly launched a homicide investigation into the double shooting that had claimed the lives of McElroy and Flores-Portillo.
In the aftermath of the tragic event, law enforcement appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the apprehension of those responsible. They urged anyone with knowledge of the shooting to contact the TIPS hotline. However, details regarding any potential suspects were not immediately available to the public. As of the most recent updates on the case, no arrests have been announced, and the identities of any suspects remain unknown. The investigation into the deaths of Raymond McElroy and Jose Flores-Portillo continues as their families and community await answers and justice.
