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Matthew Douglas Jr.

Case from Kansas-city, MO dated Aug 02, 2022

Victim Details

Matthew Douglas, Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Kansas-city

MO

2022-08-02

29

Matthew

Douglas Jr.

08/03/2026

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On the morning of August 2, 2022, violence erupted in the heart of downtown Kansas City, Missouri, claiming the life of 29-year-old Matthew Douglas Jr. The incident unfolded just as the city was waking up, disturbing the early morning calm near the Courthouse Lofts. Authorities received reports of a shooting around 7:00 a.m., drawing a swift law enforcement response to the 800 block of Grand Boulevard.

Upon arrival, Kansas City police officers discovered the male victim lying on the sidew ...
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  • KSHB: Police identify man killed Aug. 2 in homicide at 8th, Grand in Kansas City, Mo.
  • Man shot, killed on Grand Boulevard in Kansas City
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