In Cherished Remembrance of JaQuis Jones — A Committed Mother Departed Too Early

 The Kansas City community is mourning the deep and sorrowful loss of JaQuis Jones, a caring mother whose life was abruptly ended on the evening of Thursday, November 20, 2025.

At approximately 7:30 p.m., officers from the Kansas City Police Department arrived in response to reports of gunfire in the vicinity of 55th Street and Wabash Avenue. Upon their arrival, they discovered JaQuis unresponsive in her car, having sustained lethal wounds from the shooting. Despite the rapid attempts made by first responders, she was declared dead at the location.

The complete details surrounding her passing are still being examined, and no suspects have been revealed at this time. Law enforcement is urging anyone with pertinent information to reach out to the TIPS Hotline at (816) 474-8477.

While the circumstances of her death are tragic, her loved ones are determined to celebrate the remarkable life she led.

JaQuis was an exceptionally devoted mother, a woman who showed immense love for her children without conditions. Her life was infused with meaning, defined by the joy and duty of nurturing them. Her children were her heart and her source of strength, regarded as the most significant blessing in her life.

Those who had the privilege of knowing JaQuis remember her as nurturing, empathetic, and imbued with a quiet resilience. She had a remarkable ability to provide solace to others, even while carrying her own burdens. Her smile possessed the power to brighten any room, and her presence instilled in those she cherished a sense of safety and support.

Her unexpected passing has created a painful gap in the lives of her children, her family, and her many friends. The sorrow is profound, yet so is the love she has left in her wake.

As the inquiry proceeds, the community is encouraged to keep her family in their thoughts and prayers during this incredibly challenging time of loss.