On Sunday, November 10, 2024, Kansas City police responded about 1:00 p.m. to the intersection of Truman Road and Ewing Avenue after reports of a shooting. First responders found a vehicle with two occupants who had apparent gunshot wounds. The driver, 41-year-old White male Steven Shane Dowland, was unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene. An adult female passenger was also shot and taken to a local hospital with critical injuries; she survived the initial attack.

Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators processed the scene, canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses. The shooting happened in broad daylight, but investigators released few details about motive or the sequence of events. As of late 2024 no arrests had been announced, no suspects were in custody, and authorities offered a financial reward for tips to identify those responsible.

If anyone saw activity around Truman Road and Ewing Avenue that afternoon or has information about the shooting, please contact the Kansas City police.