A 65-year-old man was shot in the head and beaten in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sunday evening after confronting two individuals who had allegedly run over his cat. The victim, whose identity has not been released, survived the attack and provided details to the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office from his hospital bed.
The incident occurred near Atchison Hospital. According to the victim, he witnessed two Black men in a car strike his cat. When he confronted them, the suspects reportedly exited their vehicle. One of the men then allegedly produced a firearm and shot the victim in the head. The victim also reported being beaten with a bicycle frame.
The victim was airlifted to KU Medical Center for treatment. Authorities have initiated a manhunt for the two suspects, but they have not yet been apprehended. The sheriff's office has stated that several search warrants have been issued as the investigation continues. Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 816-236-8845 or the TIPS Hotline at 816-238-8477.