On Saturday, April 26, 2025, Kansas City police were called to 12th and Belmont Streets just before 1 p.m. after reports of a shooting. First responders found a vehicle in the road with 19-year-old Matthew Suri and 16-year-old Maximiliano Ruiz unresponsive inside. Both were later pronounced dead from apparent gunshot wounds.

Investigators say Suri and Ruiz were inside the vehicle when they had an interaction with one or more individuals and were struck by gunfire. Initial responding officers detained one person of interest for further investigation. A reward of up to $25,000 has been offered for information that could lead to a conviction.

Whoever has information about what happened at 12th and Belmont that afternoon is asked to contact investigators.