Homicide at 89th and Troost

This morning just before 6 am, officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of E 89th on a reported Sound of Shots call. While officers were enroute an additional call for a shooting was reported at an apartment complex.

When officers arrived to the area they were summoned to an apartment where an individual on scene stated a man had been shot. Officers entered the apartment and located an adult male victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. They immediately began rendering medical aid until EMS arrived and transported the victim to an area hospital with life threatening injuries. The victim was declared deceased at the hospital as a result of his injuries. The victim has been identified as 18-year-old Aaron Williams, a Black male.

We do not currently have any preliminary information to suggest what led up to the shooting and we do not have anyone on police custody. It does appear the incident occurred outside in the roadway and did not occur inside of an apartment residence.

Homicide detectives and crime scene personnel have responded to both scenes and our gathering witness statements and collecting any evidence.

This incident is being investigated as a homicide and is ongoing at this time.

If anyone was in or around the area at this time and saw or heard anything they are asked to contact Homicide detectives directly at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS there is a reward of up to $25,000 for information submitted anonymously to the TIPS hotline.

We are committed to assisting victims of violent crimes through use of Missouri’s Protection Program for Victims/Witnesses of Violent Crime. Funding for temporary, or even permanent relocation, may be available but is subject to pre-approval by the State’s administering agency.

We are working with Partners for Peace in all our homicide investigations to monitor risks for retaliation and provide social services to affected residents.