Avion Walton was 17 when she was shot and killed in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday, June 19, 2022. Officers found her in the 1800 block of North 25th Street; despite emergency efforts she was pronounced dead at the scene. She was a Black female, born in Kansas City, Missouri, and a Fort Osage High School student in Independence, Missouri, just days away from her high school graduation.

Described as loving with a bright smile, Avion’s death left family and friends reeling. The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department opened a homicide investigation and asked the public for help.

If anyone knew Avion or has information about what happened on June 19, 2022, please share what you know.