The Kansas City community is mourning the death of local chef Shaun Brady, whom police said was gunned down while taking out the trash in the parking lot of his restaurant.
The owner of the Brady & Fox restaurant was known for his contributions to the local Irish community and to the Kansas City Irish Festival, which is set to take place this weekend, according to a statement posted to the Kansas City Irish Festival’s Facebook page.
Chef and restaurant owner Shaun Brady of Kansas City MO.
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In the wake of the shooting Wednesday night, Mayor Quinton Lucas extended his condolences to Brady’s family and called for change in the city that he says has suffered an increase in violent crime in recent months.
“Like many, I was heartbroken to learn of the death of Shaun Brady. Having met him, I was inspired by the community he was building in Kansas City,” Lucas said in a statement Thursday. “More distress comes in knowing how he died — due to violence arising once more in our community,” Lucas added.
The shooting took place Wednesday around 5:15 p.m. at the Brady & Fox restaurant, also known as Brady’s KC, in the Brookside neighborhood of the Missouri city, the Kansas City Police Department confirmed to ABC News.
Shaun Brady homicide scene outside of his restaurant Brady & Fox in Kanasa City, Mo.
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A preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was taking out trash when he “observed multiple subjects by a vehicle,” police said. An interaction between the victim and subjects occurred that led to the victim being shot, police added.
Two teenage male suspects were taken into custody within an hour of the deadly shooting and a vehicle was recovered in Midtown, according to police, who further said that the shooting is being investigated as a homicide and the suspects are being held pending further investigation.
In a separate statement posted to Facebook, Mayor Lucas said Brady’s death comes as business owners in the area have spoken out about crime in the area.
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas
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“For years now, but more acutely in recent months, business owners in Brookside and Waldo, but also along Prospect, in the Crossroads, and throughout too much of our city have expressed serious concerns about a rise in property and nuisance crimes plaguing their stores, their parking lots, and their customers,” Lucas said in the statement, in part.
Gun violence in Kansas City came into national focus in February when the city’s Super Bowl parade ended in tragedy when one person was killed and 20 injured when shots were fired during a victory gathering outside of Union Station.
Lucas, who was present at the Chiefs’ parade, then called that shooting “an incredible disappointment.”
Kansas City recorded its deadliest year on record in 2023, with the Kansas City Police Department’s daily homicide analysis showing 182 homicides. That’s 12 more than in 2022 and three more than the city’s previous all-time high, which was 179 homicides in 2020.
Kansas City Mayor Lucas is calling for reform in the wake of the tragic shooting of local chef Shaun Brady. The incident, which occurred last week, has sent shockwaves through the community and has prompted Mayor Lucas to take action.
Shaun Brady was a beloved chef in Kansas City, known for his innovative dishes and dedication to his craft. His untimely death has left a void in the culinary world and has sparked a conversation about gun violence in the city.
Mayor Lucas has been vocal about the need for reform in order to prevent future tragedies like the one that took Brady’s life. He has called for stricter gun control measures, increased funding for mental health services, and improved community policing efforts.
In a statement released following Brady’s death, Mayor Lucas said, “We cannot continue to allow senseless acts of violence to tear our community apart. We must come together to address the root causes of these incidents and work towards creating a safer, more peaceful city for all residents.”
The shooting of Shaun Brady has reignited the debate over gun violence in Kansas City, with many residents calling for action to be taken to prevent further loss of life. Mayor Lucas has pledged to work with local officials, law enforcement, and community leaders to implement meaningful reforms that will help prevent future tragedies.
As the city mourns the loss of Shaun Brady, Mayor Lucas is urging residents to come together and support one another during this difficult time. He is also encouraging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and assist in the investigation.
In the coming weeks and months, Mayor Lucas will be working tirelessly to enact the reforms needed to prevent future tragedies like the one that took Shaun Brady’s life. He is committed to making Kansas City a safer and more inclusive place for all residents, and he is calling on the community to join him in this important effort.
