KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 15-year-old boy who was shot and killed while walking down a street Tuesday afternoon in south Kansas City, Missouri, was a student at Raytown South High School.
Raytown South Principal John Williams sent a letter out to families at the high school on Wednesday.
“It is with great sadness that I share with you that Isaiah Wilson passed away on Sept. 2, 2025,” Williams said. “This loss of life has a significant impact on our school.”
Isaiah was set to turn 16 years old on Thursday, Sept. 4.
“Our school family wishes to express our sympathy to Isaiah’s family and friends,” Williams said in the letter. “This is very difficult for our school community; We will offer support to students and staff who are grieving this loss.”
A police spokesperson said the investigation into the shooting that took Wilson’s life is ongoing.
According to KCPD, Isaiah was walking on a street early in the afternoon near 88th Place and James A Reed Road when he heard several gunshots and realized he had been hit.
Police say Isaiah called a friend to drive him to St. Luke’s East Hospital, where Isaiah didn’t survive his injuries.
Neighbors say they are shocked and saddened by the news. Stan Kimble, who has lived in the area for more than 30 years, says violence has been increasing recently.
"I did not know that," said Kimble. "It was a 15-year-old just walking down the street? That’s a concern then because I work out in my yard all the time.”
Keiana Gaskin and her three-year-old son visit the nearby park nearly every day.
"Around that time he got shot is around the time me and my son are usually here," said Gaskin. "So, that would have definitely been tragic to witness let alone be around in that environment.”
Principal Williams said staff plan to be extra watchful as students process the news over the coming days.
“We want to work together through this experience to help students in any way we can,” Williams said, offering parents the option to contact him at the school for any questions or help.
—
