Robert Pitts Obituary, Death News: Raytown police have identified the 75-year-old victim of a fatal weekend shooting.
Robert Pitts Obituary, Death News – The Raytown Police Department has identified Robert Pitts, a 75-year-old man from Kansas City, Missouri, as the victim of a shooting incident that remains under investigation. The police have yet to identify any suspects or determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
The incident occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, January 11. Around 4:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area near 9063 Gregory Boulevard in Raytown after receiving multiple calls reporting the sound of gunfire. Callers also mentioned that a vehicle appeared to have been struck by bullets.
Upon arrival, officers found a vehicle that had indeed been shot. Inside the vehicle, they discovered Pitts, who had sustained gunshot wounds. Emergency responders quickly transported him to a nearby hospital. Initially, his condition was unknown, but on the following Monday, Raytown police announced that Pitts had succumbed to his injuries.
As of now, authorities are still piecing together the events that led to the shooting. No details about potential suspects or motives have been released. The police are actively seeking information from the public to aid in their investigation.
In their appeal for assistance, the Raytown Police Department has urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Tips can be provided anonymously by contacting the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).
The community remains on edge as they await further updates on the case. Raytown police are committed to resolving the incident and bringing justice to Pitts and his family. Meanwhile, the investigation continues with the hope that public cooperation will help in identifying those responsible for this tragic event.
