KANSAS CITY, MO – Two teenagers from Missouri have been apprehended in connection with the fatal shooting of a popular Irish chef in front of his Kansas City restaurant. Shaun Brady, 44, was reportedly taking out the trash at his restaurant, Brady’s KC, when he noticed several individuals loitering near parked cars. According to Sgt. Phil DiMartino of the Kansas City Police Department, Brady confronted the group, leading to a violent altercation that resulted in his death.
The incident occurred just outside Brady’s restaurant. The group fled the scene, but police were able to apprehend two male teenagers within an hour of the incident. The vehicle believed to have been used in the crime was also recovered by the Kansas City Police Department.
The fatal shooting was witnessed by several onlookers and was recorded on security cameras from nearby businesses. The two suspects, whose identities have not been disclosed by the police, face charges of second-degree murder, armed criminal action, and attempted vehicle theft, according to a spokesperson for the Jackson County Court. The investigation into the incident is still ongoing.
Brady, originally from Ireland, began his culinary journey at the age of 15, working in a restaurant in his hometown of Nenagh, located about 100 miles from Dublin. He met his wife, Kate, while she was visiting Ireland from Wichita. The couple married in 2005 and moved to Chicago in 2006 before settling in Kansas City over a decade ago.
Before opening his restaurant, Brady worked as the executive chef at a downtown hotel. He co-owned his restaurant with Graham “Fox” Farris, and the establishment was affectionately known as “Brady and Fox” in the community. Brady’s untimely death has left the city in shock, with many officials expressing their grief over the incident.
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas expressed his sorrow over Brady’s death in a heartfelt Facebook post. Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker, a family friend of Brady’s, also expressed her shock and grief over his death. The Kansas City Irish Fest Board of Directors, who often collaborated with Brady, referred to him as a “dear friend” and a pillar of Kansas City’s Irish community.
Brady’s death marks the 104th homicide in Kansas City this year. Last year, the city recorded a record high of 182 murders. Mayor Lucas expressed his concern over the rising violence in the community, particularly among juveniles, and pledged to work towards reducing the availability of guns to children.