Jamal Washington, a 21-year-old Black / African American male, was fatally shot on July 24, 2019, in Kansas City, Kansas. The incident was the city's 14th homicide of the year.
That evening, police were dispatched to a residence in the 1500 block of Cleveland Avenue. Inside the home, they discovered Washington, who had sustained gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators at the scene reported finding at least a dozen shell casings in the street outside the home, suggesting a chaotic and violent encounter.
Authorities have been actively investigating the shooting and have appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the identification and apprehension of a suspect or suspects. As of now, details regarding any potential suspects or arrests in connection with the murder of Jamal Washington have not been publicly released. The investigation into his death remains ongoing. Police have encouraged anyone with information to contact the TIPS Hotline.
