KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A 17-year-old boy, Jai Barnes, Jr., tragically died Tuesday afternoon after being shot outside an apartment complex in Kansas City, Kansas, authorities said.
According to the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department, officers were dispatched at 2:43 p.m. to the area of North 74th Drive and Armstrong Avenue after reports of a shooting. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Barnes had been shot. He was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
At this time, no suspects are in custody, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. Police have not released information regarding a possible motive.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Crime Stoppers TIPS hotline at 816-474-8477.
The tragic incident marks another reminder of the challenges communities face with gun violence. Friends, family, and the Kansas City community are left mourning the loss of a young life taken far too soon. Barnes’ death has left a profound impact on those who knew him, and local authorities are working to gather information that could lead to a resolution in the case.
As the investigation continues, the Kansas City Police Department urges residents to remain vigilant and report any information that could help bring justice for Jai Barnes, Jr.
