Calvin Bushnell, a 40-year-old Black man and father of three, was shot and killed during the early morning hours of New Year’s Day 2025 at a residence on Elmwood Avenue near 31st Street in Kansas City, Missouri. Police were called for reports of gunfire at about 2:45 a.m.; officers found Bushnell with gunshot wounds and emergency personnel pronounced him dead at the scene. Another adult male at the gathering was wounded and taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The shooting happened after a New Year’s Eve gathering at the home. Homicide detectives are investigating and no arrests have been announced; police have not publicly identified suspects. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for anonymous tips submitted to the TIPS Hotline. If anyone was at the gathering or has information about who fired the shots, please contact the homicide unit or submit an anonymous tip.