May 06, 2026

Police release the name of 34-year-old Kansas homicide victim

Posted May 06, 2026 7:30 PM

WYANDOTTE COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating another homicide in Kansas City, Kansas have idenfiied the victim as 34-year-old James Thomas of Kansas City, Kansas.

Just after 3p.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to a shooting in the 6300 block of Sandusky Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas. Upon arrival, officers located Thomas inside the home, the victim of apparent gunshot wounds. He was transported to an area hospital where he later died. 

Police have not reported an arrest or other details. The homicide is one of three shooting deaths in Wyandotte County last weekend.