Jul 02, 2025

Police: Kansas teen identified as homicide victim

Posted Jul 02, 2025 4:00 PM

WYANDOTTE COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a Sunday homicide in Kansas City, Kansas have identified the victim who died as 19-year-old Jesse Marquez of Kansas City, Kansas, according to a statement from police.

Just before 7:30p.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to a shooting in the 2700 Block of S. 8th Terrace in Kansas City, Kansas.

First responders discovered  Marquez outside a residence, the victim of apparent gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased on scene. The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle prior to officers arrival. This incident is under investigation by the KCKPD Major Case Unit.  Police have not released details on an arrest.