Shooting in Kansas City Leaves Teenager Dead, 5 Others Injured

Neighbors and community advocates call for action to address ongoing gun violence in the area.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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A teenage boy was killed and five others were injured in a shooting that broke out during a social gathering at a home in the 4900 block of College Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri. The incident marks the 18th homicide in the city so far this year, and comes amid a recent spike in gun violence, with over 10 people shot in the city in the past week alone.

Why it matters

The shooting has sparked outrage and concern among neighbors and community advocates, who say the ongoing gun violence is a community-wide problem that needs to be addressed. Residents are calling for action to shut down properties being used for short-term rentals, which they believe are contributing to the violence.

The details

According to police, an altercation during a social gathering on Saturday night escalated into gunfire. The teenage boy was killed, while the five other victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Rosilyn Temple, founder of KC Mothers in Charge, a group that works to address gun violence, said the issue impacts the entire community and that residents need to speak out and take action.

  • The shooting occurred on Saturday night in the 4900 block of College Avenue.
  • So far in 2026, there have been 18 homicides in Kansas City.

The players

Rosilyn Temple

Founder of KC Mothers in Charge, a group that works to address gun violence in the community.

Anonymous Neighbor

A resident living near the home where the shooting took place, who expressed concerns about the property being used as a short-term rental and the ongoing gun violence in the area.

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What they’re saying

“We have to stop turning our heads and stop saying that it's not our problem, because it's your problem.”

— Rosilyn Temple, Founder, KC Mothers in Charge

“Why do you have to use guns to solve y'all issues? You want to sit outside on your porch at night. You can't even do that because this is happening to your kids.”

— Anonymous Neighbor (KSHB 41 News)

What’s next

Neighbors and community advocates are calling for action to address the ongoing gun violence in the area, including efforts to shut down properties being used for short-term rentals, which they believe are contributing to the problem.

The takeaway

This shooting highlights the urgent need for the Kansas City community to come together and find solutions to address the persistent gun violence that is impacting residents, especially young people. Addressing the root causes of this violence, such as access to illegal firearms and the use of properties for illicit activities, will require a comprehensive, community-wide approach.