Jacob Anthony Payne was 19 when he was shot and killed in Kansas City, Missouri, in the early morning of July 17, 2022. Police were called for reports of gunshots at about 5:45 a.m. on the 4100 block of East 59th Street. Emergency crews found Jacob lying in a yard; he was pronounced dead at the scene. Another victim, 20-year-old Carlin Williams, was found in the street with gunshot wounds and later died at a hospital.

Jacob had recently graduated high school, briefly attended Longview Community College, and was working in retail. His mother, Cynthia Tucker, described him as funny, smart, loyal, and artistic. Police canvassed the area and asked for witnesses, and no suspect was in custody; a reward of up to $25,000 was offered for information. If anyone knew Jacob or saw activity on East 59th Street that morning, can you share what you remember?