Fifteen-year-old Jesus Reyes, known in the local skateboarding scene as Lil Jesus, was killed on the night of April 16, 2018, in Kansas City, Missouri. Reyes, described as a talented skateboarder and budding graffiti-style artist, was in the passenger seat during a meeting arranged through Facebook to buy a Glock 27 with an extended magazine. After the money was handed over near 16th Terrace and Bennington, Reyes and a 16-year-old friend were shot; Reyes died at the scene and the friend survived with life-threatening wounds.

Police located two suspects, 17-year-old Andrew Rodriquez and his 16-year-old cousin Xavier I. Jones, in a nearby basement and recovered several firearms including a Glock 27 plus narcotics. Rodriquez was reportedly overheard admitting to the shooting and was later certified to stand trial as an adult; both teens were charged with second-degree murder and multiple violent offenses. Prosecutors sought $500,000 bond for each accused.

If anyone knew Jesus, his circle, or has information about the April 16 meeting, please share what is known.