In the summer of 2022, a quiet neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, was jolted by the tragic death of one of its elderly residents. Rafael Avila-Mendez, a 78-year-old Hispanic/Latino male, was found deceased in his home on the evening of Saturday, July 23rd. His life was abruptly ended by violence, leaving a community in shock and a family in mourning. The circumstances surrounding his death painted a grim picture of a peaceful life shattered.
Kansas City Police Department officers were
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