For Immediate Release
March 13, 2025
Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson today announced felony charges against a Kansas City man in connection with an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Feb. 27.
Ash-Od Chavez faces Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. *
According to court records, Kansas City police were called to the 3200 block of Brooklyn Avenue on a disturbance. Based on body camera footage, officers attempted to make contact at the front of the residence. There was no response, but they heard a disturbance and walked to the backyard of a nearby residence. They observed the defendant holding a firearm and then raised it toward officers. A shooting occurred and officers retreated to find cover and wait for additional officers to arrive.
The residence was cleared, but police were unable to locate the defendant inside. He is still at large, and investigators are searching for him.
The defendant has been convicted of prior felonies.
*Charges are only accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until the defendant is either found guilty or pleads guilty.
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Media Contact:
Jazzlyn Johnson
Director of Communications
Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office
415 E 12th Street
Kansas City, MO - 64106
(816) 929-1289
jazzlyn.johnson@jacksongov.org
https://www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com