Deputies Respond to Teen Homicide
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The victim in this case is 17-year-old Therrell K. “TJ” Jackson of Kansas City, Mo.
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The Clay County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a shots fired call in Avondale on Tuesday, July 30. The call turned an investigation in the death of a teenager in an apparent drive-by shooting.
The Sheriff’s Office reports that multiple 911 calls started coming in at 9 pm about the sound of shots fired in the area.
“Shortly thereafter, a caller reported someone had been shot in the 3200 block of N.E. Excelsior Street in Avondale, Clay County Public Relations Manager Sarah Boyd told KPGZ News. “The victim, a male juvenile in his teens, was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.”
Clay County investigators are interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence and the Kansas City Police Crime Scene Investigation Unit is helping process the scene. Initially, it appears a drive-by shooting took place.
Investigators have identified a suspect vehicle, a dark blue or black 1996-98 Chevy Silverado 4x4 Z71 with one of its headlights out.
This is an ongoing investigation, and more details will be shared as they become available. If anyone recognizes the suspect vehicle or has any information that can help solve this case, please contact the Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).
Brian Watts contributed to this story.