On the afternoon of June 24, 2024, gunfire shattered the quiet at the Wise Owl Brick House Apartments in the 1000 block of West 38th Street in Kansas City, Missouri. Officers arrived about 2:30 p.m. and found 57-year-old Wayne E. Gordon in a common stairwell with gunshot wounds. Emergency medical responders pronounced him dead at the scene.

Known to friends and family as Doggie, Gordon was born in June 1967 and worked for about 15 years in facility maintenance and plumbing after earning a GED and specialized certification. He enjoyed fashion, rehabilitating houses, and spending time with his grandchildren and his two dogs, Bleu and Rhedd. He is survived by his mother, his common-law wife, and his children.

Homicide detectives canvassed the neighborhood and reviewed nearby pole-mounted surveillance cameras; several people were nearby when the shots were fired but it was unclear if anyone directly witnessed the killing. No arrests had been reported and the investigation remained active. If anyone knew Wayne or saw activity near West 38th Street that afternoon, please share what can help the investigation.