On the morning of Wednesday, August 21, 2024, the body of 31-year-old Brandon Scott Branham was found in a wooded area near Troost Avenue and East 19th Street in Kansas City. Authorities were called just before 9 a.m.; upon arrival Branham was pronounced dead at the scene and investigators determined he died of a gunshot wound, opening an immediate homicide investigation.

Detectives cordoned off the area, searched for evidence and witnesses, and canvassed the neighborhood. Police are seeking any surveillance footage from nearby homes or businesses that might show what happened. No arrests have been announced and no suspect information has been released. A substantial reward has been offered for tips that lead to an arrest.

Who in the area may have seen or heard something that morning, or who has surveillance covering Troost Avenue and East 19th Street that could help bring answers for Brandon’s family?