In the early morning hours of June 29, 2020, a tragedy unfolded in Kansas City, Kansas, that would forever alter the lives of one family. Fifteen-year-old Lesly Franco Galvan, a young female, was inside a vehicle with others near the intersection of South Boeke Street and Osage Avenue. It was then that the sound of gunfire shattered the quiet of the morning.
A bullet struck Lesly, inflicting a life-threatening injury.
Emergency services were called, and Lesly was rushed to a nearby hospital at approximately 1:52 a.m. Medical staff worked tirelessly to save her, and she underwent surgery for her critical wounds. Despite their best efforts, the severity of the gunshot wound was too great, and Lesly succumbed to her injuries at the hospital. Her untimely death sent ripples of shock and grief through her community.
In the immediate aftermath, the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department launched an investigation into the shooting. The individuals who were in the vehicle with Lesly at the time of the incident were interviewed. However, they were unable to provide investigators with a clear account of where the shot came from or who may have fired it, stating they were unsure of their exact location when the shooting occurred.
As days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, the investigation into Lesly's death continued, but unfortunately, no suspects have been publicly identified. The case remains unsolved, with no arrests made in connection with her homicide. Law enforcement officials have urged anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward and contact the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline. Lesly's family and community continue to await answers and hope for justice for her tragic and senseless death.
