Leland E Dickens, 33 and known as Manny-Man, was fatally shot on January 17, 2012, outside his Kansas City, Missouri, residence at 4533 Askew Avenue. Police say Dickens had stepped outside to warm up his vehicle, likely preparing to leave, when unknown assailants opened fire in the late evening. He was struck by gunfire and died despite emergency responders’ efforts.

The attack was described as targeted, but no clear motive was established at the scene. Investigators processed the 4500 block of Askew, collected evidence and sought witnesses, yet no arrests or publicly identified suspects have been announced. The case remains an unsolved homicide and has been handled as a cold case in subsequent years.

Anyone who knew Leland, witnessed the shooting, or has information about the incident is asked to come forward.