Richaud Conley, Death Shooting Kansas City, Missouri Obituary

The Kansas City, Missouri community is mourning the tragic loss of Richaud Conley, 21, who was fatally shot on the evening of Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

According to the Kansas City Police Department, officers were dispatched around 5:45 p.m. to reports of a shooting near East 55th Street and Chestnut Avenue. When authorities arrived, they discovered Conley unresponsive in a grassy area. Emergency responders transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators remained at the scene Tuesday evening, speaking with nearby residents and collecting evidence as part of the ongoing investigation. At this time, officials have not released details about the circumstances that led to the shooting.

The incident marks the 24th homicide reported in Kansas City this year, matching the number recorded at this same point last year.

Conley’s death has left family members, friends, and the broader Kansas City community grieving the loss of a young life taken far too soon. Those who knew him remember the relationships he built and the promise of a future that was tragically cut short.

Authorities are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Kansas City Police Department to assist with the investigation.

The family will release the obituary, memorial, funeral, and visitation details once arrangements have been finalized.