Edward Mejia-Santos (20) and Aelilyona Baker (19) are facing second-degree murder charges in Jackson County, Missouri, following a shooting incident in Kansas City’s Ruskin Hills neighborhood on April 2, 2026. The victim, Tylen Bean, aged 19, was discovered by firefighters on a sidewalk, suffering from gunshot wounds, and was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators linked the suspects to the crime through Snapchat messages that indicated a drug deal involving marijuana. Evidence found at the scene included a bag of marijuana and cigars, which were discussed in the messages. Baker was identified through her phone number associated with the Snapchat account, which was deleted shortly after the last communication with Bean. Mejia-Santos was traced via a vehicle seen leaving the crime scene, and shell casings found in his car matched those at the scene. Both suspects were arrested on the same day, with Baker initially denying involvement but later admitting to being present during the shooting. As of now, there are no scheduled court dates for either suspect.