Jason Christopher Boggs, 46, was fatally shot in a downtown Kansas City parking lot on June 3, 2023, at about 1:30 a.m. The shooting occurred near East 16th Street and Grand Boulevard, just south of the T-Mobile Center. Witnesses reported hearing gunfire and found Boggs injured; he was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not announced any arrests, suspects, or a motive, and the Kansas City Police Department is asking the public to contact the TIPS Hotline with information.

Boggs was born December 11, 1976, in Lawrence, Kansas. A graphic designer by profession, he graduated from Ottawa High School and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication from the University of Kansas. His friends and family remember his creativity and dedication; they are still seeking answers about who was responsible for his death.

If anyone saw activity in the area around East 16th and Grand Boulevard that night or has information about this case, please contact the Kansas City Police Department’s TIPS Hotline.