Crime

Police identify Kansas City man shot by security guards outside bar

Two security guards with an Overland Park firm were charged with murder in a fatal shooting in June outside the Yum Yum Bar in Kansas City.
Two security guards with an Overland Park firm were charged with murder in a fatal shooting in June outside the Yum Yum Bar in Kansas City.

The Kansas City man who security guards shot outside a bar around 11 p.m Friday night was identified by Kansas City police Thursday.

Kevin Thomas, 45, died at the hospital after security guards shot him during a disturbance outside The Yum Yum at 24th Street and Van Brunt Boulevard in Kansas City.

Police are investigating the shooting.

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