‘Touched so many lives’: Family mourns local Kansas City businessman killed in shooting
It was an argument that escalated and resulted in the shooting death of 35-year-old Che Jefferson nearly a week ago.
Now his family is seeking help through a recently launched GoFundMe to pay for a funeral and “provide a way to have everyone show their support and final respects to him,” Jefferson’s sister wrote on the GoFundMe page.
Jefferson owned and operated Pax Janitorial, a four-year-old cleaning service. During COVID, the business provided essential cleanings for properties that needed weekly sanitation due to the pandemic.
Though Jefferson was looking to grow his company outside the city and state, Kansas City held a special place in his heart.
During a Better Business podcast in October, Jefferson said he loved Kansas City and “the way everyone came together.”
Just before 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 5, Kansas City police were called to a home in the 3500 block of South Benton Avenue after someone reported hearing shots fired, said Officer Donna Drake, a spokeswoman with the department.
When police arrived at the scene, they were told that several people had gotten into an argument which ended when someone fired shots.
Jefferson had gotten into a car and started driving when he crashed into a pole. He was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and put on life support. He later died.
“He touched so many lives,” the GoFundMe page reads. “If you can help I greatly appreciate it.”
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