In the spring of 2020, a burst of violence on a Kansas City, Kansas, street tragically cut short the life of a 72-year-old man from Kansas City, Missouri. Bernard Matlock, a male, was found shot on the sidewalk in the 1300 block of Central Avenue on the evening of March 31, 2020. The events of that night left him clinging to life, and he was quickly transported to a local hospital for urgent medical care.
Despite the efforts of medical professionals, Matlock's injuries proved to be too
severe. He succumbed to the gunshot wounds and passed away on April 5, 2020, six days after the shooting. His death marked the ninth homicide in Kansas City, Kansas, for that year. The incident prompted an immediate investigation by local law enforcement who worked to piece together the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting.
In the days following the incident, the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department announced a significant development in the case. Two suspects were taken into custody in connection with the shooting death of Bernard Matlock. While the arrests were confirmed, further details regarding the identities of the suspects and the motive behind the shooting were not made publicly available. The investigation into the untimely death of Bernard Matlock continued as the community was left to mourn his loss.
