On the morning of May 3, 2024, Kenton Marcus Williams, a 45-year-old Black man known as Reece, was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds in the 2400 block of Alden Street, near Klamm Park in northeast Kansas City, Kansas. Police arrived at about 10:30 a.m. after a report of a shooting and discovered Williams deceased at the scene.

The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department’s Major Case Unit is leading the homicide investigation. Authorities have taken one suspect into custody in connection with the shooting, but the person’s name has not been publicly released as the inquiry continues. This was the ninth homicide reported in Kansas City, Kansas in 2024.

Williams was a father and grandfather who ran a lawn care business to provide for his family. He was remembered for enjoying basketball, singing, and dancing. If anyone has information about the shooting or knew Kenton Marcus Williams, contact the Major Case Unit.