Shasta Gilmore Obituary – Authorities have identified the two people killed in Monday’s murder-suicide outside a Grain Valley daycare. Grain Valley police on Tuesday said Shasta Gilmore, 33, was identified as the victim and Randal Gilmore, 31, was the suspect. Police responded to a shots fired call around 6 p.m. outside the Milestone Academy, located at 1401 S Buckner Tarsney Rd. The shooting happened shortly before the daycare closed.
Police said children witnessed the shooting. “Moving forward, the children are a primary concern,” Grain Valley Police Chief Ed Turner said. “We are working with our area partners to provide wrap-around services to the children, family, and community.
I commend the men and women of the Grain Valley Police Department for their fast response to the scene. Officers were quick to separate the children and provide comfort to everyone involved. Please contact the police department for help or Hope House at 816-461-HOPE(4673).”
The daycare is expected to open on Wednesday.