A memorial honoring Ming has grown outside the Wyandotte County Courthouse, where people have been placing flowers and paying tribute throughout the day. Mourners include friends, family, fellow law enforcement officers and community members who say Ming's life left a lasting impact, even on those who never met him.

Wyandotte County Sheriff's Deputy Elijah Ming was shot and killed in Kansas City, Kansas, while responding to a call on Saturday.

The Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed a deputy’s line-of-duty death Saturday afternoon.Deputy Elijah Ming, 34, was shot and killed on July 26, 2025, while responding to a domestic incident.