In the early morning hours of August 6, 2016, Monrico C. Fletcher, 23, was shot in a residential area of Kansas City, Missouri. Police were called to the 3400 block of South Benton Street about 2:30 a.m. after reports of gunfire. First responders found Fletcher with life-threatening gunshot wounds; he was taken to a nearby hospital and died shortly after arrival.

The Kansas City Police Department opened a homicide investigation and detectives canvassed the neighborhood in the days that followed, asking the public for help. Authorities urged anyone with information to contact the TIPS Hotline. Public reports released after the shooting did not indicate any arrests or charges in connection with Fletcher’s death.

If anyone knew Monrico Fletcher or has information about the night of August 6, 2016, please contact the TIPS Hotline.