Law enforcement officials in Kansas City, Missouri, are actively searching for 28-year-old Naim Coody-Burnett, who is wanted in connection with a fatal shooting incident. The suspect is accused of killing 35-year-old Kierra McGee during an incident that occurred in the early morning hours of August 2, 2026. According to police reports, officers were dispatched to the area near the intersection of Van Brunt and Independence Avenue just before 4 a.m. upon receiving calls regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered McGee unresponsive in the parking lot of an O’Reilly Auto Parts store. Emergency medical services were summoned to the scene, but McGee was pronounced deceased. The Kansas City Police Department has formally identified Coody-Burnett as the suspect responsible for the homicide. Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson has announced that formal charges have been filed against the suspect. Coody-Burnett faces a second-degree murder charge, along with three counts of armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, and third-degree domestic assault. Authorities emphasize that the suspect is currently at large and pose a potential danger to the public. Police are urging anyone who recognizes Coody-Burnett or has information regarding his whereabouts to contact law enforcement immediately. Residents are strictly advised not to attempt to approach or confront the suspect. Instead, individuals with relevant information are asked to call the KCPD homicide unit directly at 816-234-5330. The investigation remains ongoing as police continue their efforts to locate and apprehend the suspect.