On a late Saturday afternoon in Kansas City, Kansas, on June 20, 2020, the life of 31-year-old Vincent Locke, a Black / African American male, was tragically cut short. Police were dispatched to a residence near North 48th Street and Richmond Avenue around 4:38 p.m. following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered Locke inside the home, suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was quickly transported to a local hospital for medical attention.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Vincent Locke succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The events that led to the fatal shooting are believed to have stemmed from a domestic argument. Family members who were present at the home at the time of the incident were interviewed by detectives to piece together the circumstances that led to the violence. The news of Locke's passing sent waves of grief through his family members who had gathered outside the home, with several collapsing in sorrow upon hearing of his death.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the suspect, who was identified as 51-year-old Anthony Kane, fled the scene before law enforcement arrived. However, he was apprehended a short time later at a different hospital where he was seeking treatment for a minor injury to his hand. Authorities have indicated that Locke and Kane were related to each other, though the specific nature of their familial relationship has not been publicly disclosed. Following his arrest, Kane was taken into police custody.
