Matthew Suri and Maximiliano Ruiz die in fatal Kansas City shooting
Fatal Kansas City shooting death of Matthew Suri and Maximiliano Ruiz – Obituary
Matthew Suri, 19, and Maximiliano Ruiz, 16, were identified by Kansas City police as the two teenagers found shot to death inside a vehicle on Saturday afternoon near 12th and Belmont avenues.
Authorities responded around 12:44 p.m. to reports of a shooting and discovered both victims already deceased inside the car. Investigators believe the teenagers were inside the vehicle when they were shot by one or more suspects.
One individual was taken into custody at the scene as a person of interest, and detectives are currently working to determine their level of involvement in the incident.
Police are urging anyone who has information to contact homicide detectives at 816-234-5043 or to leave an anonymous tip with the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS. Anonymous tips could qualify for a reward of up to $25,000.
The case remains under active investigation.