Louis Edward Greer Jr., 39, was shot and killed near East 45th Street and Norton Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, on the night of August 15, 2017. Officers responded about 10:10 p.m.; Greer was found with apparent gunshot wounds and later died of his injuries, becoming one of the city’s homicides that year.

Known to family and friends as Brother, Greer was born in July 1978, attended Northeast High School and Wright University, and worked for Beltmann North America after a variety of jobs around the region. He is survived by his parents and four sons: Elijah, Keveon, Xavier, and Quinton. Family remembered him as trustworthy, always smiling and often the jokester.

Detectives canvassed the neighborhood for witnesses and evidence and asked the community for information. If anyone knew Louis or has information that could help, please come forward.