Woman dies more than a week after being shot in a vehicle in Kansas City

A woman has died more than a week after she and anther victim were found shot in a vehicle in Kansas City, and police are now looking for the public’s help with the investigation.

Police arrived around 4:15 a.m. Aug. 4 at Gregory and Holmes on an emergency medical services call where they found a man and woman shot in a vehicle, according to Capt. Jacob Becchina, spokesperson for the Kansas City Police Department.

On Monday, officers were informed that 20-year-old Shamya Oliver died of her injuries. The male victim is currently in stable condition, Becchina said in a news release.

A preliminary investigation indicated that the shooting took place somewhere between the intersections of Gregory and Prospect and Gregory and Holmes. Officials believe shots were fired from another vehicle.

Officials are asking for the public to submit video they may have of the victim’s vehicle to aid in the case. Those living along Gregory Boulevard between Paseo and Oak, and those who are two blocks north and two blocks south of Gregory, that may have doorbell or other camera footage are asked to look back on their recordings to Aug. 4 between 4:12 a.m. and 4:15 a.m.

Detectives are looking for any footage of a grey Jeep Renegade with black wheels and black trim traveling west, as well as any other vehicles near that time or immediately following, according to Becchina.

The investigation is ongoing.

The killing marks Kansas City’s 92nd homicide in 2024, according to data maintained by The Star, which includes fatal police shootings. At this time last year, Kansas City had recorded 123 homicides.

Anyone who heard or saw anything or has video at that time of this area are asked to contact homicide detectives directly at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS. There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information submitted anonymously to the TIPS hotline.