On a summer afternoon in Kansas City, Kansas, the life of a young Black/African American man was tragically cut short. Wordell Dean III, a 22-year-old male, was found fatally shot on Sunday, July 16, 2017. The incident occurred in the 1200 block of Everett Avenue, where police responded to a call just after 3 p.m. Upon their arrival, they discovered Dean on the ground, having sustained apparent gunshot wounds.
Despite the efforts of law enforcement, the circumstances surrounding the
shooting remained unclear in the immediate aftermath. The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department's detective bureau launched a homicide investigation into Dean's death. In the days following the incident, authorities publicly identified Dean as the victim and confirmed he was a resident of the city.
The investigation into Wordell Dean's death has not led to any arrests, and no suspects have been publicly named. The case remains an open investigation, and authorities have continued to appeal to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough. Law enforcement has encouraged anyone with knowledge of the shooting to contact the TIPS Hotline.
