Linard Thomas, 42, was fatally shot on July 14, 2024, inside a vacant storefront at 417 Broadway in Cape Girardeau, Missouri that was reportedly being used as an unlicensed club. His wife, Alicia, learned of the shooting by phone early that morning and went to the hospital, where police informed her that Thomas had died of his injuries. The family, including his mother and son, has been left searching for answers and justice.

The Cape Girardeau Police Department activated the Major Case Squad to lead the homicide investigation and confirmed the location was not a licensed business. Motive has not been released, and no suspects or arrests have been publicly identified. Anyone with information about the shooting or who knew Thomas is asked to come forward.