UNSOLVED / COLD CASES

Derrick Smith

At 12:18 a.m. Jan. 13, 2020, officers were dispatched to 2722 Benton Blvd. on a reported disturbance. While en route, it was updated to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers were directed to 2720 Benton Blvd., where they located the victim unresponsive in the entryway of the apartment complex. The victim was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Anyone with information in regard to this case are encouraged to contact the Homicide Unit of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department, 816-234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline.