KANSAS CITY, Kan. — On Monday, family, friends and many in the metro will gather to honor the life of fallen Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Deputy Elijah Ming at Children’s Mercy Park.
Investigators say Deputy Ming was shot and killed on July 26th while responding to a call near 30th and Shawnee in Kansas City, Kansas.
A woman had called police requesting law enforcement to accompany her as she moved out of a home. Police say as Ming approached the home — a suspect identified as 38-year-old Shawn Harris shot him from inside the house.
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Harris charged with capital murder and Wyandotte County District Attorney Mark Dupree says his office will seek the death penalty.
Harris is in jail on a $2 million bond.
At a community vigil following the shooting, Ming was remembered as a father, college baseball player and wrestling coach. Many remembered him for his smile and being the same person out of uniform who served his community with honor, integrity and pride.
A photo of Elijah Ming, a Wyandotte County sheriff’s deputy who was shot and killed on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Kansas.
The Wyandotte County Fraternal Order of Police is collecting donations for Ming’s family. Those interested in donating can click here.
Parking lots open at 9 a.m. and the funeral will begin at 11 a.m. You can watch it on this page or on WDAF+. A police procession will follow the service, and FOX4 will have complete coverage throughout newscasts and online on Monday.
