Police asking public for assistance in locating person of interest

Willie E. Parker
Willie E. Parker

The Kansas City, Kan., Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in locating Willie E. Parker, a person of interest in connection with a fatal shooting at a parking lot Tuesday near 39th and Rainbow Boulevard.

Parker, 46, is about 6-4, 190 pounds, and is considered armed and dangerous, according to police.

The Police Department’s Major Case Unit would like to speak with Parker concerning the homicide on July 28 in the 3900 block of Rainbow Boulevard, according to police.

If Parker is located, persons may contact a local law enforcement agency or the Police Department’s Major Case Unit at 913-596-3000.