Kansas City Police Investigate Murder Of 4-Year-Old Shot In His Sleep

Press release from the Kansas City Police Department:

June 29, 2020

Police are investigating the murder of a 4-year-old boy who was sleeping inside an apartment early Monday.

The victim has been identified as Legend M. Taliferro, a black male born Jan. 30, 2016.

Police got called to the 1600 block of Bushman Road (near 63rd and Paseo) a little after 2:30 a.m. on a shooting. Officers learned a young child who had been sleeping inside was shot, and a family member had driven him to the hospital. The boy died at the hospital.

People at the scene said that they were inside the apartment asleep when they heard gunfire from outside, and the victim was hit by the gunfire. Based on preliminary investigation, detectives believe this was not a random shooting and that the apartment was targeted.

If anyone saw or heard anything in this shooting, they are encouraged to call homicide detectives directly at 234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline at 816- 474-TIPS (8477). Police have not yet received any tips in the case.

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