KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement are investigating a second double homicide in the same area of Kansas City, Missouri this month.
Just after 10:30p.m. police were dispatched to a shooting in the 9200 block of Old Santa Fe Road, according to KCPD Officer Alayna Gonzalez.
Upon arrival, officers located a man later identified as 18-year-old Dillion Boykin lying in a parking lot suffering from apparent gunshot trauma and unresponsive. Officers rendered medical aid until EMS responded and transported Boykin to an area hospital. He was declared deceased at the hospital. An additional juvenile, identified as 15-year-old Brandon Henderson, arrived to an area hospital by private vehicle and was pronounced deceased by medical personnel.
No one is currently in police custody. This incident is being investigated as a homicide. On June 11, Police investigated a double homicide in the same area.
If anyone was in the area and heard or saw anything or has any information 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.