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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
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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