CRIME
Unsolved Homicides
We appreciate witnesses coming forward and providing statements. The Kansas City Missouri Police Department will continue to investigate these and other homicides until the suspects are identified, caught, and the cases are brought to the appropriate prosecutor’s offices. As always, for immediate assistance, call 9-1-1.
To provide anonymous tips: Call the TIPS Hotline 816-474-TIPS (816-474-8477). Submit Web Tips at KCcrimestoppers.com. Download the FREE mobile app, P3Tips, available on Google Play and Apple iOS platforms. It is fully functional on smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktops. This allows for uploading of photos and videos. There is up to a $25,000 dollar reward eligible for information leading to an arrest.
Terrence Richardson B/M 10/29/64
Occurred: 05/12/12, 4445 Spruce
The victim was a taxi cab driver who was waiting for his passenger. He was sitting outside the
address in his taxi cab when a black male suspect opened fire on the vehicle.
Contact Homicide at 816-235-5043
Ashton L. O’Guinn BM 12-28-81
On April 23, 2012, at 10:35 p.m., officers of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department responded to
3320 South Benton in regard to a shooting call. O’Guinn was found lying deceased on the sidewalk,
having sustained gunshot wounds.
Anyone with information should please contact the 990 Homicide Squad at 816-234-5330.
Kendrick Williams B/M 23 YO
On 4/8/2012 (Easter Sunday), at 0148 hours, officers were dispatched
on a shooting at 4001 Mill St. Officers responded and discovered the victim
lying in the Sun Fresh Market parking lot suffering from an apparent gunshot
wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital, but was pronounced
dead shortly after arrival.
Information has been developed that a 2010 – 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
(similar to the one pictured above) was seen leaving the area after the shooting.
The Kansas City Missouri Homicide Unit is requesting anyone with
information to please contact the case detective at 816-234-5043 or call the
TIPS Hotline, 816-474-TIPS(8477).
Dejuan O. Gordon B/M 11/17/1982
Occurred: 03/30/2012 near 2012 Montgall Ave.
Officers responded to a reported shooting call. Upon arrival, they located the victim lying on the
sidewalk deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.
Anyone with information please call the TIPS
hotline or the Homicide Unit @ 816-234-5043
Damon Price B/M 1-1-91
Occurred: 3/28/2012, 8:30 p.m., 5515 Euclid
Officers were directed to the address in regard to the sound of gunshots. Upon
arrival they discovered Price lying in the front yard, deceased from apparent
gunshot wounds.
Contact Homicide at 816-234-5043
Rio B. Jauregui-Ellis W/M 4-8-93
Occurred: 3/19/2012, 4 p.m., Budd Park Esplanade and Denver Avenue
The victim arrived in the red vehicle, pictured above. He got into some type of
argument with two occupants of a black sport utility vehicle. One of the suspects
shot the victim, who ran into the park and collapsed. The black vehicle left the
scene southbound on Denver Avenue.
Case Detective: Detective Danny Thomas, 816-234-5204
Wayne Steward B/M 02/10/1981
Occurred: 03/17/12, 1809 Grand
The victim was at the club Balanca when a fight broke out outside. Patrons from inside the club ran
outside, at which time several people began shooting. The victim was struck by a bullet. Two other
victims were shot and transported to area hospitals.
Contact Homicide at 816-234-5043
Robert J. Burnett B/M 28YO
On 02/14/2012 at 2222 hours, KCMO PD Officers responded to the Blue Valley
Market at 4300 Cleveland Ave in regard to the sound of gunfire. Upon arrival,
Officers discovered the victim deceased from apparent gunshot wounds at the
south end of the parking lot. The persons pictured inside the store are subjects of
interest.
Anyone with information in regard to the homicide should contact the
KCMO PD Homicide Unit, 816-234-5043 or the Tips Hotline 816-474-TIPS.
Vernon Carney B/M 01/31/1974
On 02/04/2012 at 0104 hours, Officers of the Kansas City Missouri Police
Department were dispatched to 57th and Troost on a reported shooting. Upon
arrival, officers discovered the victim deceased inside a silver Cadillac Escalade
from apparent gunshot wounds.
Anyone with information in regard to the homicide should contact the Homicide Unit at 816-234-5043
or the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.
Leland Dickens B/M 06/21/78
Occurred: 01/17/12, 4533 Askew
The victim walked outside his residence to warm up his vehicle when unknown suspects
began shooting at him. The victim was able to run toward the back of the residence
where the suspect’s followed continuing to shoot.
Contact Homicide at (816) 234-5043