Kemon Davis

A life was cut short on a Friday evening in south Kansas City, Missouri, leaving a family to mourn and a community to seek answers. Kemon Davis, a 28-year-old man, was fatally shot on November 6, 2026, in an act of violence that continues to be investigated by authorities. While details about Kemon’s personal life, his work, and his passions remain private, a 2019 obituary for a Kansas City woman named Shellitha Greenwood lists a Kemon Davis as her beloved grandchild, a hint of the family roots he had in the community.

The day of the shooting was cool, with the sun having set about an hour earlier. Shortly after 6:15 p.m., the Kansas City Police Department received calls reporting gunfire in the 500 block of East 105th Street, a commercial area near Holmes Road and Interstate 435. When officers arrived at the scene, they were directed to the outside of a hotel where they found Kemon suffering from gunshot wounds. The officers immediately began administering lifesaving measures to stabilize him until emergency medical crews could take over.

Paramedics from the Kansas City Fire Department arrived and quickly transported Kemon to a local hospital. He was admitted in critical condition, and for several hours, medical staff fought to save his life. Tragically, his injuries proved too severe, and Kemon Davis succumbed to them later that evening. His death marked another homicide in a city that has long grappled with the tragedy of gun violence.

The investigation into Kemon's death was immediately taken over by homicide detectives. The initial assault squad and crime scene investigators processed the scene outside the hotel, searching for physical evidence and speaking with potential witnesses who might have seen or heard something that could lead to a suspect. Detectives are still working to piece together the events that led up to the shooting and to determine a motive for the crime. As of their latest reports, no suspect information has been released to the public.

The Kansas City Police Department and Kemon's loved ones are asking for the public's help to bring his killer to justice. The department is urging anyone who was in the area of East 105th Street and Holmes Road on the evening of November 6 to come forward with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for anonymous tips that lead to an arrest in the case.

The case remains an open and active homicide investigation. As of November 2026, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The lack of resolution leaves those who knew Kemon waiting for answers and for justice to be served. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Kansas City Police Department's Homicide detectives directly at 816-234-5043 or to submit an anonymous tip to the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (816-474-8477).