On a snowy Monday morning in Kansas City, Kansas, the life of 23-year-old Black / African American male, Ronald T. Marks Jr., was tragically cut short. On November 26, 2018, police were called to a home near North Ninth Street and Ohio Avenue around 9:50 a.m. following reports of multiple gunshots. Inside the residence, they discovered Marks, who had been shot several times.
The initial investigation suggested that the shooting was not a random act of violence.
Police believed that the suspect and Marks were acquainted and had been in the house together when the shooting occurred. A third individual who was present in the home at the time of the shooting witnessed the event and was able to provide a statement to the authorities. Following the incident, a suspect fled the scene, prompting a search of the snowy streets and back alleys by police with a search dog.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department announced that a person of interest had been taken into custody. However, publicly available information regarding the case does not indicate whether this individual was ever formally charged or if any other suspects were identified or arrested in connection with the death of Ronald T. Marks Jr. The case's current status and whether it remains an open investigation are not detailed in the available online sources.
Ronald, known to his family as "Moo Moo" and to his friends as "RJ," was remembered as a joyful person who was a friend to everyone he met. He was a graduate of Schlagle High School, where he played varsity basketball and was a leader in the percussion section of the marching band. He continued his education at Kansas City Kansas Community College, where he briefly played on the basketball team and later worked as part of the custodial team. He was a father to a daughter, Raelynn, and was a beloved son, brother, and friend to many.
