TreVez F. Johnson was 17 when he was killed on the night of April 1, 2022. He was a passenger in a vehicle traveling northbound on Interstate 470 near the Lakewood Boulevard exit in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, when the car was struck by gunfire at about 9:10 p.m. The shots were fired while the vehicle was in transit and forced the car to stop on the inside shoulder.

First responders found Johnson inside the vehicle with gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other occupants were injured and later taken to a local hospital by a passing motorist; they were treated and released with minor injuries. Detectives have continued the investigation but have not publicly identified or taken into custody any suspects.

Anyone with information that could help identify those responsible or provide closure to the family is asked to contact the Lee’s Summit Police Department.