Man dies weeks after shooting on Prospect Avenue, Kansas City police say
Editors note: An earlier version of this story stated Brewer died weeks after a June 22 shooting in Kansas City’s Historic Jazz District, following a press release from the Kansas City Police Department . Police have since stated they released Brewer’s name in regard to that incident in error, and his death stemmed from a different incident.
A man is dead following a shooting June 15 on Prospect Avenue, according to a press release from Kansas City Police Department officer Alayna Gonzalez.
Officers were dispatched to the area of East Truman Road and Prospect Avenue on June 15 around 3:24 a.m., according to the press release.
There, officers found 24-year-old Jalin Brewer suffering gunshot wounds in a vehicle, according to a press release. He was transported to an area hospital.
On June 30, detectives were notified Brewer had succumbed to his injuries, according to the press release.
After a preliminary investigation, detectives believe the incident was the result of an argument that escalated to gunfire, according to the press release.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact homicide detectives at 816-234-5043 or the anonymous TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS.
This story was originally published July 1, 2025 at 2:48 PM.
