Micah Shane Pattison, 44, was found with gunshot wounds on a sidewalk near 44th and Montgall Avenue on the afternoon of October 17, 2023, and later died at a local hospital. Law enforcement issued an alert for a suspect vehicle that was located near Interstate 435 and Eastwood Trafficway; officers pursued the vehicle when the driver refused to stop and the chase ended near West Pennway, where two people were taken into custody in connection with the fatal shooting.

Pattison, born September 9, 1979, was a Kansas City native and a University of Kansas School of Engineering graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; he received an outstanding academic achievement award in 2010. He worked as a project manager at Tyson Foods and later as a Controls Engineer. Remembered for his quick wit and love of oldies music, his hobbies included drawing, woodworking, and gardening. He is survived by his wife, children, stepchildren, and brothers; a memorial service was held October 26, 2023.

If anyone saw the shooting, the vehicle, or the pursuit and has information that could help, please come forward.