KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police have identified the man who was shot and killed Sunday afternoon at an apartment complex in Kansas City, marking another deadly incident that has left residents shaken and investigators searching for answers. The shooting happened in broad daylight, drawing a heavy police presence to the scene as officers worked to save the victim and secure the area.
According to the Kansas City Police Department, officers were called to the 8700 block of Chestnut Circle shortly before 2 p.m. after reports of a shooting in the parking area of an apartment complex. When officers arrived, they found an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Police immediately began life-saving efforts while waiting for emergency medical personnel to arrive.
Despite those efforts, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. The area was quickly taped off as detectives and crime scene investigators began processing the location. Residents in the complex reported seeing police vehicles and emergency crews flooding the parking lot as the investigation got underway.
Authorities later identified the victim as Charles Brown Jr., 36. Police did not release additional personal details about Brown, focusing instead on the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Family members and loved ones have not yet spoken publicly as the investigation remains active.
Investigators said a person of interest has been taken into custody as detectives work to determine what led up to the fatal gunfire. Early information suggests that a confrontation involving multiple individuals escalated before shots were fired. Police have not confirmed what sparked the dispute or whether the victim knew the suspect.
Crime scene investigators spent hours canvassing the area for witnesses, physical evidence, and surveillance video that may help clarify what happened. Officers are speaking with residents and reviewing any available footage from nearby buildings or vehicles. The investigation is ongoing, and police said additional details will be released as they become available. Anyone with information related to the shooting is encouraged to contact Kansas City police as detectives continue working to piece together the events that led to Brown’s death.
