A 16-year-old named Tytus Bridgeford was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound in the Dayspring Pentecostal Church parking lot in Kansas City, Missouri, on the morning of June 24, 2024. A passerby discovered him about 9:30 a.m.; first responders pronounced him dead at the scene. He was a Black male wearing bone-colored Adidas Yeezy 700 MNVN shoes and had braces with black rubber bands and distinctive scars, details police released while his identity was being confirmed.

Police identified him later that week and said his death was the city’s 72nd homicide of the year. Detectives were canvassing the area for witnesses and surveillance footage, had not named any suspects, and were urging the public to come forward; a substantial reward was being offered for tips leading to an arrest. Memorial services were held July 13, 2024, at Midtown Baptist Temple; he is survived by his mother, sister, five brothers, and stepfather.

If anyone saw activity near Dayspring Pentecostal Church on June 24 or knows anything about Tytus that could help investigators, please share what is known.