KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two teen males are in custody in connection to the shooting death of beloved Kansas City chef Shaun Brady, police said.
Brady was shot to death just before 5:20 p.m. outside of the parking lot of Brady & Fox, which he co-owned.
The two teens were taken into custody within an hour of the shooting, police said.
An investigation found Brady was taking trash out when he spotted people around a car in the parking lot.
After confronting the suspects, Brady was shot and later died from injuries sustained in the incident.
The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle, which was recovered in Midtown KCMO, police said.
Investigators are working with prosecutors to determine applicable charges.
On Thursday, the Kansas City Irish community began remembering Brady for the impact he left on others.
Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney Jean Peters Baker sent a statement on the death of her friend.
My husband and I are shocked and heartbroken over the senseless loss of our friend, Shaun Brady. Shaun became a friend to my family several years ago. How could one not become Shaun’s friend? His personality was infectious, he was gregarious, warm and genuinely funny. He told great stories about growing up in Ireland and his affection for that beautiful place. He always offered a landing spot for me and my family for any occasion. Brady’s restaurant was one of those businesses that provided a feeling that you belonged there, like it was your family welcoming you back home. I have brought so many friends and colleagues to his businesses for the scones with clotted cream (that I only learned recently that he would make special for me whenever I came in – I thought they were always on the menu), for the latest Irish spirit he thought I should try, but mostly for his great big personality. His death is a loss to us and to the surrounding community. Shaun was the kind of guy who would always jump in to help you – and “you” meant anyone needing help. He was community. We are grieving for his family and offer our heartfelt condolences to them. And we promise that his loss will not be forgotten.
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