Kansas City police have released a person of interest “pending further investigation” into the death of a popular Kansas City home remodeling company owner. John Bartrom, founder of Jericho Home Improvements, died after a shooting Sunday morning near 63rd and Prospect in Kansas City. Bartrom, 46, was known for his commercials and catchy jingles for his company. He was also well-known for his charitable service, according to friends and family members. KCPD Capt. Corey Carlisle confirmed the person of interest’s release but did not provide any other information on a motive, as the case is still under investigation. Officers say they were called to the area just after midnight Sunday for a medical emergency. When they arrived, they found Bartrom lying on the ground. EMS took Bartrom to the hospital, where he died. Police later determined he had been shot. Bartrom founded Jericho Home Improvements and prided his company on the “absolute highest standards for craftsmanship and professional service.” A spokesman on Friday morning said he would pass along KMBC’s information to their human relations department for a response .Earlier this week, Bartrom’s sister, Nora Schwartz, told KMBC, “We are heartbroken over the loss of our brother. John was loved by those around him. He lived a big life and had so much more to give. Our family will never be whole again.” Anyone who has information that could help investigators is asked to call the Crimestoppers TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.
Kansas City police have released a person of interest “pending further investigation” into the death of a popular Kansas City home remodeling company owner.
John Bartrom, founder of Jericho Home Improvements, died after a shooting Sunday morning near 63rd and Prospect in Kansas City.
Bartrom, 46, was known for his commercials and catchy jingles for his company. He was also well-known for his charitable service, according to friends and family members.
KCPD Capt. Corey Carlisle confirmed the person of interest’s release but did not provide any other information on a motive, as the case is still under investigation.
Officers say they were called to the area just after midnight Sunday for a medical emergency. When they arrived, they found Bartrom lying on the ground.
EMS took Bartrom to the hospital, where he died. Police later determined he had been shot.
Bartrom founded Jericho Home Improvements and prided his company on the “absolute highest standards for craftsmanship and professional service.”
A spokesperson on Friday morning said she would pass along KMBC’s information to their human relations department for a response.
Earlier this week, Bartrom’s sister, Nora Schwartz, told KMBC, “We are heartbroken over the loss of our brother. John was loved by those around him. He lived a big life and had so much more to give. Our family will never be whole again.”
Anyone who has information that could help investigators is asked to call the Crimestoppers TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.