Christopher Michael Shaver was killed by gunfire on the evening of October 26, 2017, near Brooklyn Avenue and East 69th Street in Kansas City, Missouri. He was 27 and had moved from Wichita to Kansas City. Witnesses say he was standing outside a house with a female acquaintance and had just told his sister he was on his way to his girlfriend’s for dinner when a dark-colored midsize car pulled up. A man in dark clothing exited the vehicle and opened fire.

Shaver was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman with him was wounded in the hip but survived and later answered calls from Shaver’s family to report what had happened. The shooter was described only as a Black male wearing all dark clothing. Despite multiple witnesses, no one has provided information that led to an arrest, and the murder remains unsolved.

Shaver, born December 25, 1989, was the youngest of five and the family’s only son. His relatives say they believe earlier associations in Wichita may have played a role, but without suspects or charges the motive is unknown. If anyone knew Christopher, saw the car or that intersection on October 26, 2017, or has information about the shooting, please come forward.