Deandre R. Davis, 35, was shot at a residence in the 4300 block of Hardesty Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, late on April 16, 2022. First responders found him with gunshot wounds and he was taken to a hospital; he died the next morning, April 17, 2022, on Easter Sunday.

Davis had been rebuilding his life after a prior robbery conviction. He enrolled at Old Town Barber College, completed clinical training, earned his certification and was preparing to start work as a barber to support his children. The college presented his family with an honorary certificate after his death.

Investigators detained a person of interest after the shooting but that individual was released while the case was forwarded to the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office for review; no charges were filed immediately and the investigation remains open. If anyone knew Deandre or has information about the shooting, please come forward.