In the early evening of a Tuesday in Kansas City, Missouri, 50-year-old Kevin Slape was found outside a home in the 5800 block of East 20th Street with gunshot wounds. The incident, which occurred just before 6:30 p.m. on November 15, 2022, left him in critical condition. He was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Kevin Slape succumbed to his injuries over the weekend following the shooting. His death prompted the Kansas City Police Department to launch a homicide investigation into the case, marking the city's 146th homicide of the year.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, officers at the scene took a person of interest into custody. However, this individual was later released, with the police stating it was pending further investigation. The department's homicide unit began working with the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office to review the case for potential charges.
As of the latest available information, the investigation into Kevin Slape's death remains ongoing. Authorities have encouraged anyone with information to come forward and contact the homicide unit directly or use the anonymous TIPS Hotline. A significant reward has been offered for information that leads to an arrest in connection with the shooting.
