On Monday, Marc Blackim, the General Manager and Co-Owner of the Hutchinson Monarchs, remembered Ming as a fantastic teammate who kept everyone motivated and was a vital part of the team.

Across both state lines, law enforcement agencies and public officials are paying tribute to fallen Wyandotte County Sheriff's Deputy Elijah Ming, who 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.