Phillip N. Neely Jr. was 24 when he was shot on the evening of Thursday, September 12, 2013, on the 8600 block of East 61st Street in Kansas City, Missouri. Officers found him with apparent gunshot wounds and he was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died. The Kansas City Police Department classified the death as a homicide.

Police asked the public for help and directed tips to the TIPS Hotline. An obituary listed funeral services for September 20, 2013, at the Memorial Missionary Baptist Church International. As of the latest available details, no arrests or named suspects have been reported in connection with Neely’s killing.

If anyone knew Phillip, saw activity on East 61st Street that night, or has information that could help the investigation, please contact the TIPS Hotline.