Apr 17, 2025

Police ID victim in Kansas City drive-by killing

Posted Apr 17, 2025 10:00 PM
Photo Sheriff Daryl Forte
Photo Sheriff Daryl Forte

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement investigating another homicide in Kansas City have identified the victim as 38-year-old Terry Jones, according to KCPD Officer Phil DiMartino.

Just after 3:30a.m. April 14, East Patrol officers were dispatched to a shooting in the area of Independence Avenue and Lawndale Avenue, according to KCPD officer Officer Alayna Gonzalez.

First responders located Jones on a sidewalk suffering from apparent gunshot trauma and unresponsive. EMS responded to the scene and declared him deceased.

Preliminary investigation indicates that a vehicle may have been driving through the area and began firing shots, ultimately striking Jones.  Police have not identified  a suspect vehicle or a person of interest in the killing.