David Como, 46, was found fatally shot against a chain-link fence in the 5600 block of Park Avenue in Kansas City after officers responded to a medical call just past 12:30 a.m. on November 12, 2019. He had gotten off a bus near 56th Street and Park Avenue at 11:47 p.m. the night before and began walking home when three gunshots were heard on a nearby residential security camera; the same recording captured car doors slamming and a vehicle speeding away.

Investigators developed leads from surveillance and physical evidence. DNA recovered from the back left pocket of Como’s pants later matched Douglas V. Griffin, who was in custody for an unrelated October 2020 robbery. Griffin initially denied involvement to detectives but, when confronted with the DNA, admitted to reaching into Como’s pocket to steal a wallet and at times claimed an accomplice fired the shot. Recorded jail calls later captured Griffin admitting participation and identifying himself as the shooter. In January 2021 the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office charged Griffin with second-degree murder, first-degree robbery, and two counts of armed criminal action.

If anyone knew David, saw him that night, or has information about the events on Park Avenue around midnight on November 11, please share what is known.