In the early morning hours of July 1, 2019, 59-year-old Reginald Rembert of Kansas City, Missouri, was found dead on a sidewalk near 35th Street and Montgall Avenue after police responded to calls of shots fired shortly before 6 a.m. He had sustained an apparent gunshot wound; his death was listed as the 66th homicide in Kansas City that year.

Known to friends and family as Rat or Bert, Rembert was a freelance artist who drew and painted portraits and worked remodeling and painting homes. He was a self-taught musician who played keyboard, drums and guitar, enjoyed performing magic tricks, listening to music and fishing, and was a devoted father and grandfather.

Police released no suspect information at the time, and there have been no public updates about arrests, persons of interest, or charges. Does anyone who knew Reginald or who was in the area that morning have information that could help bring answers to his family?