In the late afternoon of August 3, 2017, Derrick Horton, a 39-year-old Black / African American male, was fatally shot in Kansas City, Kansas. The incident occurred shortly before 3 p.m. in the 1900 block of North 63rd Street. Horton, a well-regarded local business owner, was the proprietor of Charlie D's Catfish & More to Go, a restaurant located about a third of a mile from where the shooting took place.
He sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his abdomen and legs.
Emergency services responded to the scene and transported Horton to a nearby hospital for medical attention. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead just before 5:30 p.m. that evening. The loss of Horton, a husband and father of three, was felt deeply within the community he served. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, he was known for his passion for drawing, cars, and bringing laughter to those around him.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department launched a homicide investigation. At the time, authorities did not release any information regarding a potential motive for the attack or publicly identify any suspects. Investigators appealed to the public for any information that could lead to a break in the case, encouraging witnesses or those with knowledge of the crime to contact the TIPS Hotline. As of the latest available online information, there have been no subsequent announcements regarding arrests made or suspects identified in connection with the death of Derrick Horton.
