A late-night disturbance at an apartment complex in Kansas City turned deadly on June 19, 2025. Police responded to the 4300 block of Northern Avenue around 10 p.m. after reports of a disturbance and gunfire. Officers found 26-year-old Mikeal B. Copenhaver suffering multiple gunshot wounds; paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. A second man also suffered gunshot injuries and was taken to a local hospital with wounds described as not life-threatening; his identity was not released.

Kansas City Police say several people were involved in the disturbance that preceded the shooting. Detectives are canvassing the area, seeking witnesses and surveillance footage to reconstruct the events. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for anonymous tips that lead to an arrest.

If anyone was near the 4300 block of Northern Avenue the night of June 19 and saw or recorded anything relevant, can they contact the TIPS hotline with information?