UNSOLVED / COLD CASES

Leo Woodruff

Homicide occurred 08-04-2018 @ 2338 hrs

4909 E 39^th Pl Jackson Co, KCMO

Witness heard several gunshots before leaving his residence and observing a male lying beside a vehicle unconscious. Officers arrived and the victim was transported to the hospital where he died from his injuries.

Another witness was contacted who was with the victim when the shooting occurred. The witness stated she planned to meet the victim to buy some marijuana. She borrowed a tan SUV from her friend and she drove to the cul de sac and waited for the victim. When the victim arrived, he parked in front of the SUV and got into the passenger side of the SUV.

Two unknown black male suspects approached the vehicle. Suspect #2 had a gun and told them to get out of the vehicle. They took $40 from the witness and she took off running and called 911. As she was running she heard gunshots.

At this time there are no leads. Anyone with information about this homicide or any other homicide please call the homicide unit at 816-234-5330.