Robert L. Gorham, 55, was shot and killed on August 30, 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was taken to Truman Medical Center after the shooting but died of his injuries. Born July 4, 1968, to Elijah Harper and Mary Gorham, Robert was a lifelong Kansas City resident who attended Switzer Elementary and Westport High School. He worked for local businesses including Apple Market and Superior Linen and spent several years in care services. He is survived by daughters, a son, and siblings.

Public homicide trackers and late 2023 records list his death among unsolved Metro Kansas City homicides; in the weeks after the shooting there were no public reports of a suspect arrested or charged in connection with his murder. If anyone knew Robert, saw something on August 30, 2023, or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.