Leon Jackson Jr

Leon Jackson Jr

Status: HOMICIDE

City: Kansas City

State: Missouri

County: Jackson Mounty

Date of birth: April 10, 1966

Date of death: September 17, 1988

Age: 22

Gender: Male

Race: African American/Black

Cause of death: Gun Firearm

Anniversary month: September

LEA: Kansas City Missouri Police Department

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Case Description

On September 17th, 1988, Leon Jackson Jr. was found deceased in the passenger seat of a van near Swope Park in Kansas City, Missouri. Leon had passed away due to a gun-related head injury. News media reported at the time that the van was stolen and a finger print from an unknown person was found on the van. Leon's homicide remains unsolved. His family continues to advocate and seek judicial resolution in his case.

Anyone with information concerning Leon Jackson Jr.'s unsolved homicide are asked to call the Kansas City Missouri Police Department at (816) 234-5111. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call Kansas City Metro Crime Stoppers at (816) 474-8477.

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