Oscar H. Chavez, 29, was found dead from gunshot wounds in the basement of his Kansas City home near 16th Street and Topping Avenue. Two friends arrived at about 6:40 p.m. on a Sunday and discovered Chavez covered in blood; police believe the shooting happened inside the house shortly before their arrival. His pickup was parked beside the residence with the driver’s door open and what officers described as older bullet damage to the vehicle.

Family told investigators Chavez had struggled with drug addiction and associated with a dangerous crowd; his wife and young son were not at the home that night because they often stayed with relatives. No motive had been identified and no suspects were named as the investigation remained open. If anyone has information about Chavez’s last hours or who might have been at the house that evening, please come forward.