Jul 10, 2025

Police ID victim found dead on Kansas street

Posted Jul 10, 2025 4:55 PM

WYANDOTTE COUNTY  —Law enforcement investigating after a person was found dead on a street in Kansas City, Kansas have identified the victim as 34-year-old Elcena Painter, according to a statement from Kansas City, Kansas police.

Just before 5a.m. Wednesday, callers reported a person lying on the street in the 4600 Block of Greeley Avenue. When officers arrived, they found Painter.  Police did not know how the victim died.

This incident remains under investigation by the KCKPD Major Case and Traffic Investigation Units. Anyone with information on this case is urged to call the Crime Stoppers TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477). All tips remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.There is nothing further to report at this time.