Melvin Blackmon, 41, was found dead on the side of the road in the 8200 block of Lydia Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, on the night of Monday, October 16, 2017. Police were dispatched after a report of a person down and arrived at 10:32 p.m. The man was initially unidentified and later confirmed as Blackmon.

Authorities said the death did not appear to be from natural causes and opened a homicide investigation. Later reports indicated Blackmon was a victim of gun violence, and police asked the public to contact the TIPS Hotline with any information. There have been no public announcements of suspects or arrests, and the case remains unsolved.

If anyone has information about Melvin Blackmon’s activities that night or witnessed something on Lydia Avenue on October 16, 2017, please contact the TIPS Hotline.