Michael Welch was 17 when he was shot and killed on the evening of June 27, 2024, in Kansas City, Kansas. Officers responding to the 4900 block of Steele Road found him outside a residence; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department’s Major Case Unit has classified the death as a homicide.

Two other adults who were at the location were hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries that were not caused by gunfire. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced. Police have asked anyone with information to contact the TIPS Hotline. Michael’s death was the city’s 13th homicide for the year.

If anyone was in the area that evening or has information about what happened on Steele Road, please contact the TIPS Hotline.