Tara Denise Price, 32, was found dead from apparent gunshot wounds in her Kansas City home in the 5400 block of Swope Parkway on August 31, 2020. Officers arrived shortly before 3:45 a.m. after a report of a shooting; emergency medical personnel pronounced her deceased at the scene. The death was investigated as a homicide.

Born in Kansas City in 1988 and known to friends and family as Tee, Tara worked for Amazon and had hopes of earning a commercial driver’s license. She enjoyed travel and was described as tech-savvy. She is survived by her daughter Tiniyah, several siblings, nieces and nephews; both of her parents predeceased her.

Detectives canvassed the neighborhood and crime scene investigators processed the residence. Authorities asked the public for information and offered a reward for tips; no suspects were immediately taken into custody. If anyone knew Tara or has information that could help solve this homicide, please contact the homicide unit or the TIPS Hotline.