Jesus Jace Abarca was 17 when he was fatally shot inside his home in the 1100 block of Metropolitan Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas, on the evening of May 18, 2020. The shooting occurred just before 11:30 p.m.; officers found him with a gunshot wound and he was taken to a local hospital, where he died. He was a senior at J.C. Harmon High School, studying trigonometry, psychology and architecture and planning to pursue mechanical engineering. Family and a teacher remembered him for kindness, resilience and loyalty.

No arrests have been announced. The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department continues to investigate, and potential suspects have been identified but the Wyandotte County District Attorney has not filed charges, citing insufficient evidence. His mother has been publicly appealing for information.

If anyone knew Jesus or has information that could assist the investigation, please contact the TIPS Hotline.