Johnnie J. Sharp, 39, was fatally shot on the evening of November 9, 2024, near Swope Park in Kansas City, Missouri. Officers were sent about 6:30 p.m. to the 5600 block of East 69th Street after reports of a shooting; Sharp arrived at a nearby hospital with a critical gunshot wound and died several hours later. His birthday was November 7, 1985, and his death came just two days after turning 39.

Sharp grew up in the area, attended Wyandotte High School and Kansas City Kansas Community College, and worked as a driver for AAA Disposal Service after earning his Commercial Driver’s License. Family described him as someone who loved movies, superheroes, and spending time with his five children. Detectives say the shooting appears to have followed an altercation with another individual who was likely known to Sharp. No one was in custody and no charges had been announced as of the initial reports; police asked the public to call the TIPS Hotline with information.

If anyone knew Johnnie, witnessed the incident, or has information that could help identify the person involved, please contact the TIPS Hotline.