Famous TV chef is killed while trying to stop burglars breaking into car in crime-ridden Kansas City

Beloved chef Shaun Brady was killed outside his own Kansas City business as he tried to stop burglars from breaking into a car, according to officials. 

Brady, 44, was shot dead on Wednesday night outside his Irish restaurant, Brady & Fox Restaurant & Lounge, in the Brookside neighborhood.

He had been taking our the trash when he encountered several people standing around a park. Their interaction escalated into a shooting, officials said.

Police responded to the scene following reports of a shooting and found the Irish chef unconscious and with multiple gunshot wounds, as reported by The Kansas City Star. 

Brady, a married father, was then taken to the hospital, where was pronounced dead. 

Brady, 44, was shot dead on Wednesday night outside his Irish restaurant, Brady & Fox Restaurant & Lounge, in the Brookside neighborhood

Two juveniles have been arrested. Police say they were found with the vehicle involved in the incident.

The shooting was reportedly witnessed by many people and caught on surveillance cameras in the area. 

Brady was a prominent figure in Kansas City's Irish community and a promoter of the Kansas City’s Irish Fest. He regularly appeared on local TV shows, where he shared his expertise with viewers. 

The festival said in a statement: 'Shaun was not only a large part of the Kansas City Irish Fest Family, his restaurant was a place where many in the Irish community gathered. It was one of Shaun's greatest gifts to bring people together with his culinary creations.

'Shaun was the head chef and creator of the Kansas City Irish Breakfast, a joyful tradition following our Catholic Mass the Sunday of the festival weekend. 

'Although Kansas City Irish Fest will take place this weekend, we have decided to cancel the Irish Breakfast to give those who knew and loved Shaun a chance to gather and remember him.'

Brady owned and operated his Irish restaurant with fellow friend and chef Graham Farris

Two juveniles have been arrested. Police say they were found with the vehicle involved in the incident

Brady owned and operated his Irish restaurant with fellow friend and chef Graham Farris.

They previously ran Brady’s Public House, which closed during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact the TIPS Hotline at (816) 474-8477.

Brady's murder was the 102nd homicide reported in Kansas City this year, according to The Kansas City Star.

That's down from the same time last year, when 133 homicides were reported.