Sylvester Simms, 29, was found with a fatal gunshot wound on the front porch of an apartment building at the intersection of Independence and Cleveland Avenues in Kansas City, Missouri. Police responded after a report of a shooting; officers and EMS rendered aid but Simms was pronounced dead at the scene. The death has been classified as a homicide and investigators describe the case as active.

No suspects had been publicly identified and no arrests were reported. Authorities appealed for information and offered a substantial monetary reward for tips leading to an arrest. If anyone saw activity around Independence and Cleveland Avenues that evening or has information about Sylvester Simms’ death, please come forward. Who has information that could help resolve this case?