On the evening of May 31, 2020, officers responded to a shooting at an apartment complex in the 8800 block of Crystal Lane in Kansas City, Missouri. A male victim was found with gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene; the Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death a homicide. The victim was identified as 27-year-old Anthony Ford Jr., also known as Anthony J. Ford II.

Witnesses told investigators Ford had recently returned to the apartment and was walking toward a bathroom when he encountered 22-year-old Damon Johnson. According to statements, an argument between them turned physical, a witness said Ford swung a fist at Johnson, and Johnson allegedly ducked and fired two shots before fleeing. The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office charged Johnson with second-degree murder and armed criminal action. On June 1, 2020, Johnson surrendered to police with his attorney and prosecutors requested a $200,000 bond.

If anyone saw activity at the Crystal Lane address that evening or has information about the confrontation, please share what is known.