Beloved chef Shaun Brady was killed outside his own business in Kansas City as he tried to stop thieves from breaking into his car, authorities say.
Brady, 44, was shot and killed Wednesday night outside his Irish restaurant, Brady & Fox Restaurant & Lounge, in the Brookside neighborhood.
He was taking out the trash when he encountered several people standing in a park. The interaction between the two ended in a shootout, authorities said.
Police responded to the scene following reports of a shooting and found the Irish chef unconscious and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, police said. The Kansas City star.
Brady, a married father, was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Brady, 44, was shot and killed Wednesday night outside his Irish restaurant, Brady & Fox Restaurant & Lounge, in the Brookside neighborhood.
Two young men have been arrested. Police say they were found in the vehicle involved in the incident.
The shooting was reportedly witnessed by many people and captured on surveillance cameras in the area.
Brady was a prominent figure in the Kansas City Irish community and a promoter of the Kansas City Irish Festival.
The festival said in a statement: ‘Not only was Shaun an important part of the Kansas City Irish Fest family, his restaurant was a place where many members of the Irish community came together. One of Shaun’s greatest gifts was bringing people together with his culinary creations.
‘Shaun was the head chef and creator of the Kansas City Irish Breakfast, a joyous tradition that followed our Catholic Mass on the Sunday of the festival weekend.
‘Although the Kansas City Irish Fest will be held this weekend, we have decided to cancel the Irish Breakfast to give those who knew and loved Shaun a chance to come together and remember him.’
Brady owned and operated his Irish restaurant with his friend and chef Graham Farris.
Two minors were arrested. Police say they were found in the vehicle involved in the incident.
Brady owned and operated his Irish restaurant with his friend and chef Graham Farris.
They previously ran Brady’s Public House, which closed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to contact the TIPS hotline at (816) 474-8477.
Brady’s killing was the 102nd homicide reported in Kansas City this year, according to The Kansas City Star.
This figure represents a decrease compared to the same period last year, when 133 homicides were reported.
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