For Immediate Release

March 20, 2025

Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson today announced charges against a Kansas City man in connection with a fatal stabbing that took place last night. 

Theron Savage faces 2nd Degree Murder, two counts of Armed Criminal Action, and 1st Degree Assault. 

According to court records, Kansas City police arrived at a residence on the 600 block of East Minor Drive on a reported disturbance. As officers moved toward the front door of the residence, the defendant opened the door holding a sharp-edged object and then shut the door on the officers. When the defendant opened the door again, officers deployed a less lethal bean bag round at the defendant, who then fled the scene from the back balcony. 

Officers found two female victims inside the residence, one suffering from a stab wound and the other with a laceration to her chest, who died at an area hospital. The defendant was later located and taken into custody. 

It’s reported that the defendant is the boyfriend of the deceased victim. 

The defendant is being held on no bond. 

*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