Wayne Anthony Bryers, 51, was found gravely injured on a Kansas City sidewalk in the summer of 2016. A taxi driver discovered him on the east side of Prospect Avenue about 75 yards north of 31st Street; he was breathing shallowly but unresponsive. Bryers had suffered stab wounds to his chest and stomach and his torso was soaked with blood.

He was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died; the death was ruled a homicide and counted as Kansas City’s 48th victim that year. Initial reports said police released few details about a possible motive. No suspects or arrests had been announced and investigators appealed to the public for information through the TIPS Hotline.

If anyone saw activity on Prospect Avenue that summer of 2016 or has information about this stabbing, please contact the TIPS Hotline.