Randy Meredith, 38, was found dead from gunshot wounds at a home in the 1100 block of Arlington Place in Blue Springs, Missouri, after police were called about a shooting on the evening of January 31, 2026. Officers arrived around 8:00 p.m. and discovered Meredith deceased at the scene.

A witness at the scene told police the altercation involved her sister’s boyfriend. A 20-year-old male was taken into custody by the Blue Springs Police Department in connection with the fatal shooting. Authorities have not released the suspect’s name, the motive, or the exact nature of the relationship between Meredith and the alleged perpetrator, and the investigation remains ongoing.

If anyone in Blue Springs has information about Meredith, the events that evening, or the people involved, please contact the Blue Springs Police Department.