A quiet Thursday morning in Kansas City turned violent on September 1, 2022, when 54-year-old William Muse Jr. was found with gunshot wounds in the 3000 block of Harrison Street. Police and emergency medical crews responded just before 8 a.m.; medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene.

Officers took a person of interest into custody at the scene, but authorities have not released that individual’s identity or described a connection to Muse Jr. No arrests or charges have been announced, and the investigation remains active. Muse Jr. was known in his community and is remembered by family as a cherished member.

Anyone with information about the shooting or who knew William Muse Jr. is asked to contact the Kansas City Police Department.