Police have identified two young people who were killed in a late-night shooting over the weekend.
The victims were named Sunday as 18-year-old Dillion Boykin and 16-year-old Brandon Henderson. Both died after being wounded in a shooting reported Saturday night in Kansas City.
Authorities said officers were called at about 10:30 p.m. to the area of Old Santa Fe Road near 93rd Street after receiving reports of gunfire.
When officers arrived, they found Boykin in a parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital for emergency treatment, but later died from his injuries.
Police said Henderson was taken separately to a hospital after the shooting. He also later died.
Shooting Reported Near Old Santa Fe Road
The shooting happened near Old Santa Fe Road and 93rd Street, according to police.
Officers responded to the area after the reported shooting and began investigating the scene. Boykin was found in a parking lot, while Henderson was transported separately, though officials have not yet released further details about how he got to the hospital.
The deaths of Boykin and Henderson have left investigators working to determine what happened before the gunfire began.
At this stage, police have not announced any arrests or named any suspects.
No Clear Motive Released
Investigators said there is no preliminary evidence yet showing what led to the shooting.
That means authorities have not publicly confirmed whether the victims were targeted, whether an argument took place, or whether more people may have been involved.
The lack of early details has made community assistance an important part of the investigation. Police are asking anyone who saw or heard anything in the area Saturday night to come forward.
Even small pieces of information, such as suspicious vehicles, people leaving the scene, or activity before the shooting, could help detectives build a clearer timeline.
Families And Community Left Waiting For Answers
The deaths of an 18-year-old and a 16-year-old have added to concerns about violence affecting young people.
For the families of Dillion Boykin and Brandon Henderson, the investigation now brings a painful wait for answers. Losing two young lives in a sudden shooting has left loved ones and community members searching for clarity about what led to the violence.
Police have not released additional information about the victims’ backgrounds or whether they knew each other.
Authorities are expected to continue reviewing evidence, speaking with witnesses and gathering information from the area where the shooting occurred.
Police Ask Public To Help Investigation
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.
Police said callers can remain anonymous. Tips can help investigators identify suspects, establish what happened before the shooting and bring answers to the victims’ families.
Anonymous reporting is often used in homicide investigations to encourage people to share information without fear of being publicly identified.
Police have confirmed that 18-year-old Dillion Boykin and 16-year-old Brandon Henderson died after a late-night shooting near Old Santa Fe Road and 93rd Street.
With no clear motive released and no suspects announced, investigators are asking the public for help. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the TIPS Hotline as police continue working to determine what led to the deadly gunfire.