KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Clay County Sheriff Thursday identified the 17-year-old teen who was shot and killed Tuesday night in an apparent drive-by shooting in Avondale.
The victim has been identified as Therrell K. “TJ” Jackson, of Kansas City, Missouri.
Around 9 p.m. Tuesday, deputies received multiple 911 calls regarding a shooting in the 3200 block of NE Excelsior Street in Avondale.
Deputies located Therrell suffering from gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he died from his injuries.
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The search for the suspect continued Thursday as sheriff’s deputies released additional photos of a dark blue or black 1996-1998 model year Chevrolet Silverado wanted in connection to the incident.
The pickup is a 4X4 Z71 trim with one of its headlights out.
Anyone who recognizes this vehicle or knows anything about the shooting is urged to call the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.
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If you have any information about a crime, you may contact your local police department directly. But if you want or need to remain anonymous, you should contact the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline by calling 816-474-TIPS (8477), submitting the tip online or through the free mobile app at P3Tips.com. Depending on your tip, Crime Stoppers could offer you a cash reward.
Annual homicide details and data for the Kansas City area are available through the KSHB 41 News Homicide Tracker, which was launched in 2015. Read the KSHB 41 News Mug Shot Policy.
