A late-night shooting on June 29, 2025, left 29-year-old Rayondre Jacquez Johnson dead in Kansas City. Officers responded just after 10:00 p.m. to the 3300 block of Cypress Avenue in the Knoches Park neighborhood after reports of a shooting and found Johnson in the front yard of a residence with apparent gunshot wounds. He died at the scene despite immediate medical aid from first responders.

Police said the killing followed an interaction between Johnson and one or more unknown individuals in front of the home that escalated into gunfire, and Johnson was the only victim. Detectives processed the area, canvassed for witnesses and offered a reward for anonymous tips through the local TIPS Hotline. No suspect descriptions or arrests had been released.

Johnson’s family described him as a devoted father and a jack of all trades who worked in dog grooming, lawn care and security. Services were held in Boonville, Missouri. If anyone saw activity on Cypress Avenue that night or has information, please contact the tips line.